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Can GameStop Really Buy eBay?

May 8, 2026·22 min·5-min readinterviewbusiness
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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has proposed a $56 billion acquisition of eBay, a company four times larger than GameStop, reigniting his reputation as a disruptive force in retail and M&A. While the deal faces skepticism over financing and strategic fit, it reflects Cohen’s broader ambition to t

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Lauren Thomas

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Ryan CohenLauren ThomasJessica MendozaJamie Iannone

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GameStopeBayChewyBerkshire HathawayTD BankPetSmart

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Business NewsCorporate StrategyE CommerceEntrepreneurshipFintechMergers AcquisitionsStartupsVenture Capital

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