The video game retailer Gamestop has submitted a takeover bid for eBay. Led by C.E.O. Ryan Cohen, this acquisition aims to reach a critical size against Amazon by focusing on key categories and omnichannel shift.
On May 3, 2026, Gamestop submitted a takeover bid of US$56 billion for eBay. This proposal amounts to US$125 per share (half in cash, half in Gamestop’s shares) and represents a premium of 20% compared to the latest stock market price. If the video game retailer active in the USA, France and Australia (2025 turnover: US$3.63 billion down by 5%, with a market capitalisation of around US$11 billion) already holds 5% of eBay’s capital, the targeted marketplace is currently valued at nearly US$45 b
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Sophie Baqué
Chief Editor of mind Retail