GameStop contends that it sells "essential" products, and should remain open despite government's banning of businesses, such as restaurants, restaurants and bars, in the face of the novel coronavirus epidemic, according to an email sent to staff on Thursday.
According to three sources, the company sent out store managers today, "We believe GameStop is classified as an important store and therefore able to remain open at this time." A message from GameStop says the retailer is carrying goods that "empower and enhance our customers' experience of working from home."
"We have received reports of local authorities visiting shops in order to ensure that they are banned despite our phases," said the message and store managers were instructed to give the lawyers a letter asking them. The article, which is in the head of the GameStop bookstore, says: “Thank you for keeping us all safe. If you have any questions about our store hours, activities or policies I would ask you to call our business office. ”
Polygon called the number listed in the letter, which went to the voicemail of the coronavirus purified company's response. We leave a message but have not received a response.
In some parts of the country, residential maintenance it was enacted that all non-essential shops be closed. Important services allowed to remain open include emergency services, utilities, transportation, gas, food, medicine, banks, clothing, cemeteries and hardware stores. Some stores are ordered to close.
One of GameStop's employees, who asked for anonymity for fear of retaliation, told Polygon that he believed the company was "endangering workers" by staying open.
GameStop's response to the coronavirus comes after a general slowdown in the company's revenue, including store closures, resale shops and high pressure on employees to buy customers by purchasing used items.
Polygon also contacted GameStop's public broadcasting department. We'll review this story when we get the answer.
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