Investor Presentaiton
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, GameStop Was Among the Last
of Its Self-Defined Peer Group to Close its Stores...
After allegedly telling employees that the Company was 'essential', GameStop decided to close its stores on March 22, 2020
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BED BATH &
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RETAIL GROUP INC.
Foot Locker
DICK'S
KOHLS
SPORTING GOODS
NORDSTROM
ROSS
DRESS FOR LESS*
Lbrands
WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
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GameStop:
POWER TO THE PLAYERS
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Negative press from GameStop's indecisiveness!
"GameStop: We Can Stay Open During
Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail""
Kotaku, March 19, 2020
"GameStop also allegedly told employees to encourage
police officers to call corporate headquarters if they
wish to attempt to enforce closures."
New York Post, March 19, 2020
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"GameStop to employees: wrap your hands in
plastic bags and go back to work"
Boston Globe, March 27, 2020
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GameStop
Source: Company's public filings, press releases
Note: Peer Group as defined on page 5 except for Barnes and Noble as it was acquired by Elliott Management in August 2019 and businesses that are deemed essential. Essential businesses include Advance Auto Parts, Autozone, Office Depot,
O'Reilly Automotive and The Michaels Companies.
(a) Represents the date the store closures became effective. If the effective date was not specified in the press release, it is assumed to be the date of the press release.
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