EB Games proposes closing all stores in New Zealand

EB Games has proposed closing all 38 New Zealand stores and its New Zealand distribution centre; the company told employees the proposal is not final and staff have until January 12 to respond.

EB Games has proposed closing all its remaining stores and its distribution centre in New Zealand, the article reports. The chain is part of U.S. video game retailer GameStop, which acquired EB Games in the mid-2000s, and Australian and New Zealand locations have continued to use the EB Games name. The proposal was announced in a letter sent to employees that said the proposal is not final and that a full consultation process will be completed in good faith with affected team members. The letter also stated that if the proposal proceeds, all employment roles at EB Games New Zealand would end. Key points: - EB Games' Australian and New Zealand operation includes 374 stores across the two countries, with 38 of those stores in New Zealand. - The employee letter said the proposal is not final and that the company will carry out a consultation process in good faith. - Employees were given until January 12 to respond to the closure proposal. - The article reports that the total number of potential job losses has not been disclosed. Summary: The proposal would close all 38 New Zealand stores and the local distribution centre and eliminate local roles if it proceeds, the article reports. Employees have until January 12 to respond and the outcome of the consultation process is undetermined at this time.