Quebec Toy Maker Rebrands GameStop Canada as EB Games

Monday, May 5, 2025, 7:21 pm

A Quebec-based toy company has acquired GameStop Canada’s retail operations and plans to rebrand all 185 stores as EB Games. This transformative move signals an attempt to revive a beloved retail legacy while injecting a fresh twist into a competitive market, leaving longtime shoppers both nostalgic and bemused.

ledevoir.com / GameStop Canada acquis par un fabricant de jouets québécois et rebaptisé EB Games

L’entrepreneur Stephan Tétrault relancera les 185 magasins sous leur ancien nom.

theglobeandmail.com / GameStop Canada bought by Quebec toy maker, to be rebranded EB Games

U.S.-based GameStop Corp. said in February it was looking to sell its Canadian and French operations

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