Wednesday, July 2, 2008

GameStop Acquires New Zealand's The Gamesman


Today, GameStop Corp. announced that they will acquire The Gamesman. This purchase of New Zealand's largest independent gaming specialist increases GameStop's presence in New Zealand to 38 stores. GameStop has 308 stores across Australia and New Zealand and over 5,400 locations worldwide.

"We are very excited about the union of EB Games and Gamesman," commented Stephen Wilson, Managing Director, EB Games New Zealand and Australia. "Both companies and their staff have a passion for games and now we can bring together the best of both retailers to offer our customers the finest in service and products, both new and pre-owned."

"We would like to thank our customers and staff for their support," remarked Phil McPhee, General Manager at The Gamesman. "This move will enhance the service and experience for customers, and our staff will benefit from the support structure and career opportunities available through GameStop."

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