EB Games New Zealand to close all stores by Jan 31 — what happens to gift cards and preorders
Wellington, Jan 15, 2026, 01:50 (NZDT) EB Games will close all of its New Zealand stores on Jan. 31, ending the video game retailer’s local operations after a staff consultation process, according to letters sent to employees. Its New Zealand distribution centre will close on Feb. 28. (RNZ) The shutdown strips New Zealand of one of its few specialist chains for games and pop-culture merchandise at a time when many retailers are still running on thin margins. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young said the sector has been under “significant strain” for the past two to three years, and card