The last few days have seen GameStop?s practices further called into question for refusing to close its stores during the coronavirus pandemic. A reported memo recently sent to stores suggests the retail chain is doubling down. Should cities across the nation undergo lockdowns to better contain the virus? spread, GameStop intends to remain open. The corporation?s argument hinges on it serving as ?essential retail.?
Kotaku has obtained a memo that GameStop reportedly sent to its staff this afternoon. The memo informs employees of GameStop?s supposed classification as ?essential retail,? exempting it from mandatory closures alongside the likes of pharmacies and grocery stores.

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