Best Buy preps shutdown in San Jose ahead of fitness center opening

SAN JOSE — The Best Buy store at Santana Row in San Jose is preparing to close its doors and eliminate dozens of jobs as a fitness center gets ready to take over the space.

The retail store’s closure is expected to eliminate 60 jobs at the 3090 Stevens Creek Blvd. location, according to an official notice the company sent to the state Employment Development Department.

The cuts are scheduled to take effect around March 17, the WARN notice shows. The layoffs are permanent because the store is closing.