GameStop is reopening recently closed stores despite massive retail cuts — select locations return nationwide starting September 11
After shutting down hundreds of locations and dramatically shrinking its physical retail footprint, GameStop is bringing select stores back as its business continues to evolve beyond physical games.
GameStop has announced the reopening of some of its recently closed stores across the United States starting September 11. The company has not disclosed the exact number of locations that will reopen, but a spokesperson confirmed that at least one store will return. This decision comes after GameStop had one of its largest rounds of store closures listed for January 2026.
According to the closures blog, approximately 470 locations were scheduled to close or have already closed, as the retailer continued to cut costs and improve profitability.
The move is particularly noteworthy in light of the industry's shift away from physical game media. Digital downloads have become the norm, and console manufacturers are increasingly offering hardware without disc drives. Sony, for instance, is set to stop producing new physical PlayStation game discs by January 2028, though existing titles can still be reordered.
GameStop's business has evolved beyond physical games, with software now making up less than 12% of its sales. Collectibles have grown to account for 29.2% of its fiscal 2025 revenue, a figure that has increased by 47.7% year over year. This suggests that GameStop is potentially comfortable reopening select stores despite the decline of physical games, positioning the move as a limited reopening rather than a reversal of its broader strategy.
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