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GameStop wants to keep its stores open, describing itself as 'essential retail' amid the novel coronavirus outbreak

On Thursday, video game retailer GameStop told all stores to remain open as an "essential retail" business.

, GameStop told stores that its products "enable and enhance our customers' experience in working from home."Visit Insider's homepage for more storiesOn Thursday, video game retailer GameStop told all of its stores to remain open as the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the United States., GameStop told employees that the stores were "essential retail," like grocery stores and pharmacies.

"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," the retailer told stores in the memo. "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.

 

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Nice try GameStop gamestopcorp but no cigar

As long as they double their employees pay and offers full health coverage👍

Hahaha does GameStop even know we can purchase games on our consoles. 😆

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