GameStop
GameStop is a popular public company who operate their outlets in various countries across the world. The company is based in Grapevine, Texas, United States. The founders of the company are Gary M Kusin & James McCurry who started it in 1984 as Babbage, whereas the organization adopted its present name in 1999. The annual revenue of the company is more than US$ 9 billion. They have given employment to over 20,000 people across the world. Overall, the company has approximately 7,100 stores in countries, such as Canada, United States, New Zealand, Australia, & some European countries. They operate stores under the name of various brands, such as ThinkGeek, Micromania, & EB Games.
The present Chief Executive Officer of the company is Michael Mauler. The company is also the owner of a video game magazine, which is named Game Informer. Additionally, they have a division with the name of Simply Mac that sells Apple & AT&T wireless products.
GameStop Operations
The company has basically divided their operations into two different divisions, Video games & Technology. The company’s first division operate their consumer electronics & video game products along with a digital video game distribution website with the name of Kongregate. On the other hand, the technology division includes Spring Mobile, Simply Mac & Cricket Wireless brands. A greater portion of the company’s revenue is generated through its pre-owned & value video games. GameStop has included new retail outlets that are going to expand in the upcoming years.
