GameStop shuts down regular operations amid coronavirus closures [Updated]

Enlarge / No need to use hand sanitizer after handling a download (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty)

Update (3/21/2020 8:45pm ET): Gamestop has announced that it will be closing all its stores to regular walk-in customers starting Sunday, March 22. Customers will still be able to use a curbside pickup option at certain stores to receive purchases, or use standard shipping options from the GameStop web site.

"As millions of Americans look to GameStop to adjust to their new normal of increased time at home, for work, learning and play, we have implemented practices to help ensure the safety and health of our employees, customers and partners," GameStop CEO George Sherman said in a statement. "We believe it is prudent to institute further safety protocols while meeting this increased demand through curbside pick-up. As such, stores that remain in operation will provide only pick-up at the door or delivery to home activities to further protect our employees and customers."

The company has pledged to pay employees affected by the closure for an additional two weeks, and to provide employee benefit contributions for a month.

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