German chain hits shocking low point
GameStop does not only seem to have serious problems in the USA, but also in Germany more and more shops of the well-known retail chain are closing. Can the sinking still be averted?
Less than 70 GameStop branches in Germany
The fact that GameStop is in the red is no longer a secret. More and more stores have had to close their doors over the past few years – and the number of shops in Germany has also fallen rapidly in recent months. According to research by gameseconomy 67 left.
There is still on the part of the management no official statement to the situation. One tries to hush up the problem. It is also questionable at the current time whether the remaining GameStop shops in Germany can now breathe a sigh of relief. It is quite possible that the remaining branches will also be closed and that the chain will only rely on its online store in the future.
These actions, which were compiled by the colleagues from spieletipps, should also have ensured that GameStop is in this dilemma:
Which GameStop stores are still open in Germany?
As noted above, there are currently still in Germany 67 open GameStop stores. But this number could soon decrease even further. If you want to know if the GameStop in your area is also affected by the closures, you can easily take a look at the official GameStop page.
You can use the store locator to find out which branch is still open in your area.
Why is GameStop in crisis?
The causes of GameStop’s difficulties are manifold. A major cause is likely to be changes in retail, particularly in the gaming sector, where digital downloads and online shops are becoming increasingly popular.
In addition, many GameStop customers have had negative experiences. Again and again one reads reports from disgruntled customers who are incensed about the poor service or too low purchase prices for used games and consoles. It remains to be seen whether GameStop will manage to turn things around again. We will keep you up to date.
