GameStop Kicks Off 2026 By Reportedly Shutting “Hundreds” Of Stores

GameStop has started off 2026 by closing hundreds of its stores in the US, leaving employees and customers shocked. Signs on storefronts confirmed the closures and offered an extra 20% on trade-ins at other locations. Some customers are left with few alternatives as well-performing stores are also being shut down. The closures may be linked to CEO Ryan Cohen’s potential $35 billion pay packet if the retailer reaches a market cap of $100 billion