GameStop
GameStop's CEO Ryan Cohen stands to gain a $35 billion payout if the company's market cap reaches $100 billion, a goal that involves closing hundreds of stores. The retailer has already shuttered 590 locations in 2024 and plans more closures in early 2026. Customer frustrations are mounting over trade-in incentives amid the shutdowns.
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GameStop's promotional 'Trade Anything Day' on December 6, 2025, resulted in over 80,000 unusual trades across U.S. stores, with customers offering everything from taxidermied animals to a can of whoop-ass for $5 store credit. The event aimed to boost awareness of the retailer's trade-in program while collecting donations for food banks. Employees faced awkward situations, including rejected attempts to trade pets and personal documents.