Best Buy has served as a staple at Santana Row for 23 years, offering electronics and gadgets to shoppers since the retail center's early days. The store at 3090 Stevens Creek Blvd will close its doors on February 28, marking the end of its lease. This change reflects the company's routine evaluation of locations as leases expire.
Up to 60 employees may face layoffs starting in March if they do not secure positions elsewhere in the company. Best Buy plans to assist affected workers by offering roles at nearby San Jose stores. The company operates several other locations in the area, providing options for continuity.
The closure ends a chapter that began around the completion of Santana Row. Best Buy arrived during the second phase of development, joining as one of two big-box additions alongside the Container Store. This era helped shape the vibrant shopping destination that draws visitors from across the region.
The good news is that the two-story space will not be empty for long. Life Time fitness is stepping into the 52,000-square-foot building. This luxury health and wellness center will feature exercise equipment, group studios, children's classes, wet spas, a cafe, and a work lounge.
For more information on Life Time, visit https://www.lifetime.life.
