While CEO Ryan Cohen eyes up $35 billion pay packet.
The coming of the new year is a good time to take stock and look at the 12 months ahead with a sense of optimism. According to a new report from Polygon, however, GameStop has instead decided to kick off 2026 by shutting hundreds of its stores in the US.
News of such closures apparently came as quite the shock to employees, with signs being hastily pasted to storefronts confirming the news. To add insult to injury, the same signs offered up an extra 20% on trade-ins if customers head to alternative GameStop locations.
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It’s interesting to see how GameStop is making significant changes as we enter 2026. The retail landscape is always evolving, and it will be intriguing to see how these decisions impact the company moving forward. Wishing the team the best in navigating this transition!
You’re right, the changes at GameStop are quite significant. It’s also worth noting how the shift to online gaming might impact their physical store strategy, especially as more consumers prefer digital over physical copies. It’ll be interesting to see how they adapt moving forward!