The last time we heard about GameStop, the CEO was attempting to buy eBay by selling items on eBay after the online marketplace asked how the CEO was going to afford the acquisition, and now GameStop has officially partnered with Uber Eats to deliver new video games, consoles, accessories, and collectibles to customers nationwide. So, in theory, you will be able to order Grand Theft Auto 6 and pizza in the same cart when the game releases this November, and get both dropped off for an epic night.
The collaboration brings the world's top physical gaming retailer into the delivery space, allowing consumers to order directly through the Uber Eats app from participating GameStop locations. The move expands GameStop's reach beyond physical stores and into the digital retail ecosystem, a space the company should have adopted many years ago.
According to the press release, customers can now choose between immediate or scheduled delivery, with products ranging from the latest game titles to high-end hardware. The partnership is a clear attempt to digitize GameStop's presence in a market that is moving away from physical media, and, in all honesty, it's an effort to prevent the retailer from being phased out altogether.
For Uber Eats, the collaboration broadens its catalog beyond food, tapping into the lucrative gaming and electronics sector, which comes with big launches, high demand, and pop cultural moments that will undoubtedly cause a massive influx of orders. The partnership makes perfect sense, and from a 20,000-foot view, it seems like a no-brainer and something that GameStop and Uber Eats should have locked down years ago.
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What's next? If the pilot is successful, expect more retailers to follow suit. GameStop and Uber Eats may be setting the stage for a new era of on-demand electronics delivery, where you can order dinner and also your new game, smartphone, or AirPods all within the same cart.
