Canadian GameStop chain sale sparks EB Games revival
Monday, May 5, 2025, 5:20 pm
GameStop’s Canadian retail arm has been sold to a toy entrepreneur, setting off a ripple in the local gaming market. In a twist that could only be described as a plot reboot, EB Games is gearing up for a comeback following the acquisition, much to the chagrin of those nostalgic for the old guard.
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GameStop Sells Its Canadian Chain of Stores to Toy Entrepreneur Bloomberg.com
EB Games is getting an extra life in Canada. Electronics Boutique Canada, better known as “GameStop Canada,” has been acquired by the prominent French-Canadian entrepreneur Stephan Tetrault, the co-owner of McFarlane Toys. Specific terms of the acquisition, including financials, weren’t revealed.…
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