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GameStop Overview
GameStop is a family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple. They are a global retailer of multichannel video game, pop culture collectibles, consumer electronics and wireless services, operating more than 6,900 stores in 14 countries across Europe, Canada, Australia and the United States. GameStop is committed to delivering innovation to consumers anywhere, anytime and any way they want it. Whether looking for new or pre-owned, digital or physical video game titles, the latest in video game hardware or accessories or consumer electronics, gaming and technology enthusiasts are invited to discover and enjoy their favorite products in one of GameStop's welcoming retail environments. Their buy-sell-trade program provides substantial value to customers looking to trade-in video game hardware and software, or smartphones and tablets they no longer use or play. Each year GameStop provides more than $1 billion in trade credits, with more than 70 percent of these trade dollars being applied toward the purchase of new products. The company's global family of video game related brands include GameStop; EB Games, an international electronics retailer; Micromania, France's leading video game retailer; Kongregate, a popular web and mobile gaming site; and Game Informer magazine, the world's leading print and digital video game publication. Their Technology Brands segment includes Spring Mobile, the No. 1 largest authorized dealer of AT&T wireless services; Cricket Wireless, an authorized dealer of pre-paid AT&T services; and Simply Mac, the largest certified retailer of Apple's full line of products. GameStop recently completed the acquisition of Geeknet, Inc., the parent company of ThinkGeek. With this acquisition, they are expanding into a growing $20 billion worldwide category as the premier global retailer that features exclusive and unique collectible products.
Founded in 1984, GameStop is an established company that loves to hire graduates from DeVry University, with 11.5% of its employees having attended DeVry University. GameStop has established itself as a great place to work in Texas, and it is number 1 on Zippia's list of Best Companies to Work for in Grapevine, TX.The average employee at GameStop makes $30,250 per year. Pay at GameStop is significantly lower than some of its highest paying competitors, like Epic Games, Electronic Arts, and Simply Mac, which pay $93,146, $84,265, and $44,687, respectively.
GameStop is an industry leader with 17,334 employees and an annual revenue of $6.5B that is headquartered in Texas.
The Organization’s Mission
Our GameStop, EB Games and Electronics Boutique retail locations set us apart in the industry. Everything that we offer our customers-from our expansive selection of new products, to our knowledgeable associates and our value-added pre-owned products-is geared to deliver customer satisfaction. We complement our store network with GameStop. Com and EBgames. Com, and publish Game Informer, one of the industry's largest circulation video game magazines.
Quick ability to earn experience under good management.
What DON'T You Like About Working There?
Pay leaves something to be desired.
What Are Your Favorite Benefits/Perks?
I appreciate the incorporation of customer service with retail experience.
5.0
Zippia User • September 2021
5.0
Zippia User • September 2021
What Do You Like About Working There?
Great atmosphere, amazing coworkers.
What DON'T You Like About Working There?
Risk of catching covid
What Are Your Favorite Benefits/Perks?
Employee discount
4.0
Zippia User • March 2021
4.0
Zippia User • March 2021
What Do You Like About Working There?
Good work and life balance
What DON'T You Like About Working There?
Wanted more job security and need more money
What Are Your Favorite Benefits/Perks?
Discounts
4.0
Zippia User • February 2021
4.0
Zippia User • February 2021
What Do You Like About Working There?
I love the people I work with and I love working with games.
What DON'T You Like About Working There?
Extremely low hours
What Are Your Favorite Benefits/Perks?
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The Team At GameStop
Key People
George E. Sherman
Daniel Dematteo
Gary Kusin
James McCurry
Leonard Riggio
Richard Fontaine
GameStop Company Rankings
GameStop is ranked #18 on the Best Retail Companies to Work For in Texas list. Zippia's Best Places to Work lists provide unbiased, data-based evaluations of companies. Rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity.
The national average salary for a GameStop employee in the United States is $30,250 per year. Employees in the top 10 percent can make over $53,000 per year, while employees at the bottom 10 percent earn less than $16,000 per year.
We calculated the diversity score of companies by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of their workforce.
GameStop Gender Distribution
Male
72%
Female
28%
Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for GameStop. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
GameStop has 17,334 employees.
28% of GameStop employees are women, while 72% are men.
The most common ethnicity at GameStop is White (59%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19%) and Black or African American (11%).
GameStop employees are most likely to be members of the Democratic Party.
On average, employees at GameStop stay with the company for 3.0 years.
The average employee at GameStop makes $30,250 per year.
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GameStop Employee Political Affiliation
GameStop employees are most likely to be members of the Democratic Party.
The largest donation made to a political party by a GameStop employee was
by David Carlson. David Carlson donated
$25,000 to the Democratic Party.
GameStop
Parties
Democratic Party
82.4 %
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Republican Party
15.7 %
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Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
2.0 %
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Employee Political Donations
Name
Job Title
Party
Donation
David Carlson
Finance
Democratic Party
$25,000
Emily Greer
Executive
Democratic Party
$11,500
Richard Fontaine
Retail
Republican Party
$6,500
Paul Raines
Executive
Republican Party
$5,200
Michael Terrana
Assistant Manager
Democratic Party
$2,400
Syed Hassan
Analyst
Democratic Party
$1,095
Anthony Grimes
Manager
Democratic Party
$1,037
Michael Turner
Buyer
Democratic Party
$1,000
Eric Bright
Administrator
Democratic Party
$1,000
Adam Matthews
Store Manager
Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
$810
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GameStop Financial Performance
10.0
Performance Score
We calculated the performance score of companies by measuring multiple factors, including revenue, longevity, and stock market performance.
Revenue
> $1B
Founded in
1984
Organization type
Public
GameStop Financing Rounds
Date
Amount
Security Type
Apr 26, 2021
$551,000,000
Post Ipo Equity
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GameStop Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries to GameStop include Simply Mac. Employees at the parent company, GameStop, earn $30,250 whereas employees at Simply Mac earn $44,687, on average.
Competitors of GameStop include Epic Games, Electronic Arts, and Simply Mac.Employees at Epic Games earn more than most of the competition, with an average yearly salary of $93,146.The salaries at Electronic Arts average $84,265 per year, and the salaries at Simply Mac come in at $44,687 per year.
GameStop's mission statement is "Our GameStop, EB Games and Electronics Boutique retail locations set us apart in the industry. Everything that we offer our customers-from our expansive selection of new products, to our knowledgeable associates and our value-added pre-owned products-is geared to deliver customer satisfaction. We complement our store network with GameStop. Com and EBgames. Com, and publish Game Informer, one of the industry's largest circulation video game magazines."
What type of company is GameStop?
GameStop is a public company.
Who are GameStop's competitors?
GameStop competitors include Dollar General, Simply Mac, Hot Topic, Epic Games, L Brands, Walgreens, The Home Depot, Electronic Arts, Ross Stores, Sears Holdings, AutoZone, Macy's, Foot Locker, Dollar Tree, Big Lots, The TJX Companies, Bed Bath & Beyond, Rite Aid, Lowe's, Walmart.
Who works at GameStop?
George E. Sherman (CEO)
Daniel Dematteo (Founder)
Gary Kusin (Founders)
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Zippia gives an in-depth look into the details of GameStop, including salaries, political affiliations, employee data, and more, in order to inform job seekers about GameStop. The employee data is based on information from people who have self-reported their past or current employments at GameStop. The data on this page is also based on data sources collected from public and open data sources on the Internet and other locations, as well as proprietary data we licensed from other companies. Sources of data may include, but are not limited to, the BLS, company filings, estimates based on those filings, H1B filings, and other public and private datasets. While we have made attempts to ensure that the information displayed are correct, Zippia is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of this information. None of the information on this page has been provided or approved by GameStop. The data presented on this page does not represent the view of GameStop and its employees or that of Zippia.
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