
GameStop has faced difficulties over the last ten years. As more people buy games digitally and shop on Amazon, the video game retailer has tried to adapt by selling merchandise like collectibles and trading cards, and even retro games in some stores. In 2023, Ryan Cohen, known as the “Meme King” due to the 2021 stock market surge, became the company’s new leader. Meanwhile, eBay is also struggling with increased competition from Amazon. While eBay tries to improve its finances, sellers are noticing lower sales and shrinking profits due to higher fees.