Summary
GameStop is hosting a "trade anything" day on December 6, which allows customers to exchange nearly any item for in-store credit. The event has gained attention on social media, with people joking about what they might trade in. The initiative is part of GameStop's efforts to engage customers amid challenges from digital competition and changes in consumer habits.
Key Facts
- GameStop will hold a "trade anything" day on December 6, allowing people to trade items for store credit.
- The event has become popular on social media, with users humorously discussing what items they might bring.
- A survey found that 31% of Americans keep old technology due to uncertainty about trade-in options, while 37% actually trade items.
- Social media reactions reflect humor as a way to cope with economic pressures.
- Items must fit in a 20x20x20-inch box and certain items like hazardous materials and live animals are not allowed.
- GameStop has about 2,325 stores across the U.S.
- The company has faced challenges from digital downloads, reduced store traffic, and had a notable stock market event in 2021, known as a short squeeze.
