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  • GameStop scores big jump in same store sales

    GameStop Corp. grew sales and revenue in the second quarter, but it also took steps to expand its non-gaming business.

    For the second quarter ended Aug. 1, the retailer’s net income rose 3% to $25.3 million from $24.6 million. Total global sales rose 2% to $1.76 billion from $1.73 billion, and consolidated global same-store sales increased 8.1% (10.8% in the U.S. and 1.8% internationally).

  • GameStop a winner in Q2

    Grapevine, Texas – GameStop Corp. on Thursday posted a strong second quarter, with profit and revenue that topped analysts’ estimates.

    The retailer’s net income rose 3% to $25.3 million from $24.6 million.

  • GameStop focuses on seasonal employee success

    Grapevine, Texas – Like many other retailers, GameStop Corp. employs seasonal hires for the holiday season. Unlike many other retailers, GameStop focuses on skill growth and professional success for its 17,000-23,000 annual seasonal hires.

  • It's official: GameStop acquires geeky retailer

    Months after trumping Hot Topic with a better offer, GameStop has officially acquired Geeknet for $140 million.

  • GameStop completes geeky purchase

    Grapevine, Texas – GameStop Corp. has completed a very geeky purchase. The video game chain has acquired 86% of outstanding shares of Geeknet Inc. in a tender offer that expired July 13, 2015.

    GameStop Corp. purchased about 5.92 million shares for $20 per share in cash, or roughly $11.8 million. The retailer will make payment on July 17, 2015.

  • Phillips Edison Grocery Centers nabs three centers

    Cincinnati -- Phillips Edison Grocery Center announced it has acquired three grocery-anchored shopping centers in Michigan, California, and Massachusetts.

    Crossroads Towne Center is a 102,275-sq.-ft. grocery store-anchored shopping center in Howell, Michigan, a suburb of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The center is anchored by Kroger, and also features national tenants Great Clips, Jets Pizza, Subway, H&R Block, and Little Caesars.  

  • Interpersonal Relations

    Retailers use variety of technologies, channels for CRM success

    Customer relationship management (CRM) is the strategy a retailer uses to develop an ongoing, individual relationship with a customer to ensure satisfaction and loyalty. But the specifics of CRM can mean different things for different retailers.

  • Geeknet goes with a new buyer for $140M

    The “unnamed strategic bidder” who outbi

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