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GameStop goes seamless with geeky ‘loot’
Even geeks appreciate the convenience and hands-on experience of visiting a physical store. Recognizing the continuing popularity of brick-and-mortar, specialty video game retailer GameStop Corp. has been extending its pure-play ThinkGeek banner into physical stores. GameStop purchased ThinkGeek parent company GeekNet Inc. in 2015. ThinkGeek specializes in selling “loot,” or collectible items and memorabilia, rather than video games. -
FULFILLING STORES’ SEAMLESS POTENTIAL
Chain Store Age spoke with Vikas Aron, director of product management for Manhattan Associates, about how the store has become a vital point in the modern supply chain.
How does having an accurate view of store-level inventory enable effective omnichannel fulfillment?
More and more retailers are leveraging their physical locations as fulfillment centers, with store associates acting not only as sales clerks but also as fulfillment specialists. The advantages of handling fulfillment from the store are many.
