GameStop Shuts Down Stores Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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GameStop Shuts Down Stores Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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GameStop's decision to shutter all California locations comes one day after the company reportedly encouraged employees to disregard law enforcement's calls to shut down storefronts in an internal memo

GameStop, the video game retail chain, has closed its storefronts in California amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Following California governor Gavin Newsom's mandate that "non-essential" businesses close their doors on Thursday evening, GameStop confirmed toOn Thursday evening, GameStop issued the following statement to: "While GameStop is best known as a provider of gaming and home entertainment systems, we also offer a wide array of products and devices that are important to facilitate remote work, distance learning, and virtual connectivity ...

GameStop has experienced significant financial strive in recent months, including a round of layoffs in August which affected more than 120 employees and a 27.5 percent year-over-year decrease in sales over the holiday season in 2019.

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