Business · 10 August 2026

GameStop may drop its US$56 billion eBay bid for a partnership

GameStop's chief executive, Ryan Cohen, is reportedly considering withdrawing the company's US$56 billion offer for eBay, made in May. Instead, he might propose a partnership or joint venture, leveraging GameStop's roughly 1,600 US retail locations. GameStop, now eBay's second-largest shareholder with 9.75%, would also seek a board seat.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 August 2026 at 15:25

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