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  • eBay has formally turned down GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s massive bid to acquire the company, dismissing the proposal after a review by its board and outside advisors. The rejected offer, valued at roughly $56 billion, would have combined the online marketplace giant with the video game retailer in one of the most surprising proposed deals…

  • On February 4, 2026, video game retailer GameStop introduced new dress code policies that have caused unrest among its retail staff. The new rules are a change from the store’s traditionally casual employee attire, which often included gaming-themed t-shirts, replacing them with a more corporate look. The dress code has been reported to vary based…

  • The sphere of retail is full of surprises, GameStop’s newly announced Trade Anything Day included. The gaming giant has recently announced plans to host a unique promotional event, allowing customers to trade in almost anything for a $5 store credit on December 6. The idea is appealing, indeed, but for the workers responsible for implementing…

  • Uniqlo has teamed up with Konami over the past decade and a half to create an exclusive line of T-shirts celebrating the Metal Gear franchise. Although the original collections were only temporarily available, they have now made a comeback just in time for the festive season. The assortment of six short-sleeved graphic T-shirts, adorned with…