GameStop Claims to Be <br />‘Essential Retail’ as <br />Stores Remain Open Video game retailer GameStop called itself <br />“essential retail” in a memo to employees, <br />instructing them to keep stores open <br />amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The move comes as state and local governments <br />have taken measures to close down many other <br />businesses as a safety precaution. Businesses across the country have <br />closed their doors and many employees <br />are working from home. GameStop allegedly told employees <br />to encourage police officers to call <br />corporate headquarters if they wish <br />to attempt to enforce closures. According to the memo, the company claims to be essential based on its ability to enhance customers' "experience in working from home."
