GameStop Opens in Derby

State Senator Joe Crisco, State Representative Linda Gentile, Store Manager Melissa Garcia, Stan Muzyk, Mayor Anthony Staffieri, Economic Development Director Sheila O'Malley and Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce President Bill Purcell cut the ribbon to help celebrate the opening of GameStop on New Haven Avenue.

“I am pleased to welcome GameStop to our City. This is another exciting development occurring in Derby along with the much anticipated opening of a brand new Lowes, and an already successful Starbuck’s to compliment our other retailers on New Haven Avenue.” Said Mayor Staffieri

GameStop opened its newest store at the site of a 1,722 square foot former bank building in Derby. The retail operation has already spent approximately $100,000 on complete interior and exterior renovations of the building. GameStop officially opened its doors on September 22, 2008.

GameStop is the world's largest video game retailer. With over 4,400 stores located throughout the United States and 15 countries. Gamestop provides customers with the most popular new software, hardware and game accessories for next generation video game systems and the PC.

“We are thrilled to have Gamestop here and with over 40,000 cars passing by, they have selected a very strategic, high visibility location. Gamestop has a loyal fan base from teens to senior citizens and we know they will continue to be successful here in Derby...” Said Sheila O’Malley, Econ. Dev. Director for Derby.

Posted November 26, 2008

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