Is Your Superstore Retailer Digital Proof?

By Rick Munarriz – Jul 4, 2013 at 8:20AM EST

NYSE: BBY

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Not every superstore operator is in the same boat.

There's a digital divide among superstore chains in an era where digital delivery is rendering a lot of physical selling space obsolete.

In this video, longtime Fool contributor Rick Munarriz explains why Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY +0.00%) and Costco (COST 0.21%) are holding up well at a time when Barnes & Noble (BKS +0.00%) and Best Buy (BBY +0.10%) are turning to dramatic makeovers to remain relevant.

Rick Munarriz is a contributing Motley Fool stock analyst and long-time contributor to the company’s free offerings and premium investing services, including Rule Breakers and Supernova. He has analyzed stocks across media and entertainment, retail and restaurants, and emerging technologies for The Motley Fool for 30 years. Rick holds an MBA from the University of Miami, once traveled the country with his band Paris By Air, and on weekends he can be seen on stage at Just The Funny theater in Miami as an improv comedy performer and co-owner. He is a regular guest on CNBC, Fox Business, BBC, and NPR for his expert stock analysis. He lives with his family in Miami and Celebration, Florida.

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