National retail chain closes 400-plus stores, including some in Alabama
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Key Points:
- GameStop has closed 435 stores across 42 states as of January 2026, with multiple closures in Alabama including Birmingham, Hartselle, Mobile, Opelika, and Troy.
- In 2024 alone, the retailer shut down 590 stores nationwide, reflecting an ongoing trend of store closures.
- The company’s December 2025 SEC filing indicated plans to close a significant number of additional stores in fiscal 2025.
- GameStop, operating over 2,000 U.S. locations, has struggled financially due to gamers shifting to digital downloads but has found some success in online sales and niche markets like collectibles.
- Despite these efforts, the December 2025 earnings report showed a revenue decline of $
