GameStop Corp.

GameStop Corp. is one of the world’s largest specialized retailers of video games and entertainment products. Founded in 1996 in Grapevine, Texas, the company now operates over 4,500 stores in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe - as well as 50 Zing Pop Culture stores, a chain of stores that specialize in collectibles, electronics, toys, apparel and other related merchandise. In addition to its stores, GameStop also operates through a variety of e-commerce properties.

GameStop’s main offerings include new and pre-owned gaming platforms, gaming accessories, gaming software, in-game digital currency and digital downloadable content, as well as full-game downloads. Additionally, the company offers collectibles related to the gaming, television, and movie industries and various pop culture themes.

GameStop also runs the print and digital video game publication Game Informer. This publication features reviews of new releases, previews of upcoming titles, and coverage of the latest developments in the gaming industry.

GameStop is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange and is also listed on the S&P 500. The company is led by George Sherman, who was appointed CEO in April 2019 and was formerly the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Walmart. Under Sherman’s leadership, GameStop has placed an emphasis on continuing to expand into digital offerings and strategic partnerships, with plans to open 50 new stores in the near future. The company has also seen growth in its collectibles business and has recently begun offering a subscription-based loyalty program.