GameStop Kicks Off 2026 by Closing Hundreds of Stores Across the US (1 Viewer)

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GameStop is starting off 2026 by shuttering hundreds of stores permanently. The sudden move has come by surprise for many GameStop customers and employees, who are now voicing their frustration and confusion online.

GameStop's finances and successes in recent years have seen significant shifts with ups and downs. The company has tried multiple times to pivot and improve its circumstances, bringing on new board members, focusing on non-video game products like Pokemon TCG cards and various collectibles, and so on. The company has also closed a number of locations in the past, but now more are joining the list in 2026.

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GameStop Kicks Off 2026 by Closing Hundreds of Stores Across the US

GameStop customers and employees report that hundreds of store locations are shutting down just over a week into the new year.

gamerant.com

Is your GameStop store affected by the latest closures of GameStop stores?

 

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One of the two in my city is closing, but I never go to that one because it's in an inconvenient location. It actually just opened up within the last 3 or so years, but the rent in that mall is incredibly high, so I understand why they're shutting that one. My favorite one is still open though and gets lots of customers, so hoping this consolidation is for the best.