Investor Presentaiton
Covid-19 Communications Caused Confusion and Fear
While other retailers closed stores to protect the health and safety of
employees and customers, GameStop remained open...
On March 19, 2020, GameStop sent a letter to all employees titled,
"Store Letter to Law Enforcement"
"...we believe GameStop is classified as essential retail and therefore is able
to remain open during this time."
"We have received reports of local authorities visiting stores in an attempt to
enforce closure despite our classification. Store Managers are approved to
provide the document linked below to law enforcement as needed."
On March 22, 2020, following a public outcry from employees, customers
and the media, GameStop reversed course and closed its stores.
Store Letter to Law Enforcement
Sent to:
Category:
Posted:
Priority:
Read By Store:
Read By You:
All users at brand GameStop
All users at brand ThinkGeek
Public Relations
3/19/20 1:48 PM
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3/19/20 1:59 PM
3/19/20 1:59 PM
Due to the products we carry that enable and enhance our customers' experience in working from
home, we believe GameStop is classified as essential retail and therefore is able to remain open
during this time.
We have received reports of local authorities visiting stores in an attempt to enforce closure despite
our classification. Store Managers are approved to provide the document linked below to law
enforcement as needed.
Law Enforcement Letter - COVID-19 >
Contact your District Manager with questions.
"Be proud. You guys stood up for whats right and worked through the most chaotic environment I've
ever seen. I am not proud to work for GameStop right now, but I am proud to work with all of you."
- March 30, 2020, iBleed Gamestop (Posted as GameStop District Manager on Reddit.com)
GameStop
POWER TO THE PLAYERS
Thank you for what you are doing to
keep us all safe. If you have questions
about our store's hours, operations or
policies could I ask you to please call
our corporate office:
GameStop Corporate Office
844-993-3145
Thank you for understanding.
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Source: GameStop employee communications; Reddit.
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