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2026
Former GameStop employee files harassment and discrimination lawsuit
Former GameStop employee Alec Blade filed a lawsuit alleging that he was fired after reporting workplace threats and harassment, and that discrimination based on his sexual orientation played a role in his firing. These are allegations in the lawsuit.
2026
GameStop at Meadowbrook Mall to close
The GameStop store at Meadowbrook Mall in Bridgeport, West Virginia, will close on January 15, 2026, according to signs posted around the store. An employee said they were not given an official reason for the closure.
2022
Immutable and GameStop partner on NFT marketplace
Immutable and GameStop announced a partnership under which GameStop will use Immutable X to power its NFT marketplace, expected to launch later in 2022. The companies are also launching a US$100 million fund to provide grants to game developers and studios building on the platform.
2022
GameStop announces upcoming NFT marketplace
GameStop announced an NFT marketplace for gaming, to be built on Immutable X's platform and launched later in 2022.
2022
GameStop partners with Immutable X
GameStop and Immutable X formed a partnership involving an upcoming NFT marketplace and a grant fund of up to $100 million for NFT content and technology and web3 and metaverse gaming developers.
2021
GameStop launches buy-three-get-two-free sale on pre-owned games under $20
GameStop launched a buy-three-get-two-free sale on pre-owned games priced under $19.99 across multiple gaming platforms.
2021
GameStop COO Jenna Owens leaves the company
Jenna Owens departed her role as GameStop's executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective October 25, 2021. GameStop said the position's responsibilities were being absorbed by other members of the management team.
2021
SEC concludes investigation into GameStop stock surge
The Securities and Exchange Commission concluded its investigation into the GameStop stock price surge and reported finding no evidence of fraudulent behavior to manipulate the market. It said a short squeeze did not appear to be the main driver of events.
2021
GameStop completes $1.13 billion equity offering
GameStop offered and sold 5 million shares of common stock through an at-the-market equity offering, raising almost $1.13 billion before commissions and offering expenses.
2021
GameStop appoints CEO and CFO
GameStop announced the appointment of former Amazon executive Matt Furlong as CEO and Mike Recupero as chief financial officer.
2021
GameStop CEO George Sherman announces departure
GameStop CEO George Sherman announced he would step down on July 31, 2021, or sooner if a successor is found.
2021
GameStop announces share sale
GameStop announced that it would sell up to 3.5 million shares through an at-the-market offering, which allows a publicly traded company to raise capital over time.
2021
GameStop appoints Jenna Owens as chief operating officer
GameStop announced that Jenna Owens had joined the company as chief operating officer.
2021
GameStop announces CFO Jim Bell's resignation
GameStop announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jim Bell will resign from his roles on March 26, 2021. The company said it had begun searching for a permanent CFO and identified a possible interim replacement if needed.
2021
Robinhood CEO apologizes to customers during congressional hearing
During a congressional hearing about trading restrictions affecting GameStop and other stocks, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev apologized to customers and said the company was working to prevent a recurrence.
2021
GameStop announces executive appointments
GameStop announced appointments including Matt Francis as chief technology officer, Kelli Durkin as senior vice president of customer service, and Josh Krueger as vice president of delivery. Francis was set to begin on February 15.
2021
Robinhood restricts purchases of selected stocks
Robinhood restricted transactions in selected securities to position-closing only amid market volatility. The restrictions drew criticism and protests, and lawsuits alleged that the company improperly restricted trading.
2021
GameStop appoints three directors to its board
GameStop announced the appointment of Alan Attal, Jim Grube, and Ryan Cohen as directors to its board, in agreement with RC Ventures.
2020
Sezzle partners with GameStop to offer installment payments
Sezzle announced a partnership with GameStop to provide its digital payment solution. Sezzle was available at GameStop's more than 3,300 U.S. stores, online, and in the GameStop mobile app.
2020
GameStop announces Black Friday 2020 deals
GameStop announced plans for a series of Black Friday 2020 sales, including discounts on games, accessories and collectibles. The article states that the sales were scheduled to run from November 14 through November 29, 2020.