Consumer’s enhanced inclination toward technology products is an upside for Best Buy Co., Inc. BBY. Increased work-from-home trends amid the pandemic also drove demand for various technology products and services, as witnessed by the company during first-quarter fiscal 2022. This specialty retailer of consumer electronics and related services is gaining from surge in digital sales. It is also focused on improving operational efficiency as well as boosting consumers’ shopping experience. Let’s delve deeper.Encouraging Demand for ElectronicsDuring the first quarter, Best Buy witnessed sales growth across the Domestic and the International segments, backed by strong demand for technology products and services. Within the domestic business, the company witnessed growth in demand for computing, home theater and appliances. The company’s strong supply chain, flexible store operating model and ability to shift quickly to digital have been helping it meet rising demand for products and services. Management expects such growth trends to persist and accordingly provided an encouraging comparable sales growth view for fiscal 2022.Digital GrowthConsumers rising inclination toward digital transactions is helping Best Buy to boost online revenues. It has been focusing on improving digital capabilities, including boosting omni-channel services such as buy online, pickup in store services. Stores have continued to play an important role in the fulfillment of online sales. During the first quarter, 60% of the online sales were picked up in stores or curbside, shipped from store or delivered by store employees. The company’s Domestic comparable online sales increased 7.6%, driven by higher average order values and traffic.For fiscal 2022, online sales are expected to contribute in the mid-30% range to Domestic sales. The company’s strong omni-channel capabilities are likely to keep driving online revenue growth. Also, it is adding new functionalities to its curbside pickup services to driving frequency, retention and personalization. Almost all its stores provide same-day delivery on thousands of products. In fact, several store locations are being strategically positioned to be able to ship out more volumes. Such well-chalked plans are likely to keep supporting the company’s online revenues. Apart from these, the company is increasing customer engagement through its mobile app.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchOther Prudent Growth EffortsBest Buy is focused on strategic endeavors like better execution in key areas, cost containment as well as investing in people and systems. The company is progressing well with programs like Total Tech Support, which provides support for fixing computers, laptops, appliances, smart home devices and connected devices as well as technical support from Geek Squad agents. Best Buy expanded its In-Home Advisor program that includes advisors, who guide customers to select the right technology solution. The company’s loyalty program members have continued to project growth. It is also testing new store formats.We expect such upsides to keep supporting this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company’s performance and help it maintain strong footing in the retail electronic products space. Markedly, shares of the company have gained 18.5% in a year compared with the industry’s rise of 50%.Here are 3 Key Stocks for YouConns, Inc. CONN has a long-term earnings growth rate of 23%. It presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Dollar General Corporation DG, flaunting a Zacks Rank #1, has a long-term earnings growth rate of 11.3%.Costco Wholesale Corporation COST has a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.1%. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. +1,500% Growth: One of 2021’s Most Exciting Investment Opportunities In addition to the stocks you read about above, would you like to see Zacks’ top picks to capitalize on the Internet of Things (IoT)? It is one of the fastest-growing technologies in history, with an estimated 77 billion devices to be connected by 2025. That works out to 127 new devices per second. Zacks has released a special report to help you capitalize on the Internet of Things’s exponential growth. It reveals 4 under-the-radar stocks that could be some of the most profitable holdings in your portfolio in 2021 and beyond.Click here to download this report FREE >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Dollar General Corporation (DG): Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): Free Stock Analysis Report Conns, Inc. (CONN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research