GameStop, the electronics and video game retailer, is reopening some of the stores it closed in recent years. The first confirmed reopening is at 4756 Ridge Road in Brooklyn, Ohio, according to a company spokesperson. More locations are expected to be announced soon. These reopenings follow an earlier announcement that some stores would begin reopening on September 11. The company has not yet released a complete list or number of stores set to return. As of January 27, 2026, there were 2,086 GameStop stores in the U.S., according to data from ScrapeHero. The decision to reopen some stores comes nearly nine months after GameStop announced plans to close locations in several states as part of cost-cutting measures and efforts to adapt to changing consumer habits. Local media and customer notices indicated that stores in Ohio, Illinois, New York, Kansas, Kentucky, Connecticut, and Minnesota were among those that had closed or were preparing to shut down. During the 2025 fiscal year, which ended January 31, 2026, GameStop closed 590 U.S. stores, according to Fast Company. The company described these closures as part of a "store portfolio optimization review." In a December 2025 SEC filing, GameStop also said it planned to close a "significant number" of additional stores during that fiscal year. GameStop's leadership has shown confidence in the company's future by purchasing shares. CEO Ryan Cohen bought 1 million shares of GameStop stock on September 10, paying an average of about $20.38 per share, according to Fox Business. This investment was valued at approximately $20.4 million. GameStop board member Alain Attal also purchased 5,000 shares on the same day, worth about $100,000. These purchases suggest that executives believe the company is on a path to recovery. Collectibles, such as trading cards, are becoming a larger part of GameStop's business model. In its most recent quarter, collectibles accounted for 45.1 percent of the company's sales, up from about 29 percent in fiscal 2025, according to Fox Business. This represents a 57 percent increase compared to the same quarter the previous year. The shift reflects a growing demand for items like Pokémon cards and other collectibles, which has helped GameStop diversify its offerings and revenue streams. GameStop's stock has remained volatile since its dramatic rise in 2021. The company's shares have fallen about 36 percent over the past year, according to Fast Company. GameStop became a major figure in the 2021 meme-stock frenzy, when everyday investors, many from the Reddit forum r/WallStreetBets, drove its stock price from under $20 to over $480. This surge was partly fueled by a short squeeze, which pressured hedge funds that had bet against the stock. Elon Musk's social media comments also helped draw attention to the company. The rapid rise led to trading halts, significant losses for some investors, and scrutiny of the stock market. The event sparked congressional hearings and renewed discussions about market rules and the role of retail investors.