Here are the four major retail chains shrinking their Idaho footprint in February.
1. GameStop
The Headline: A sharp reduction in Nampa and Post Falls. Video game retailer GameStop is starting 2026 with a significant “fleet optimization” strategy that includes closing over 400 stores nationwide. Idaho is taking a direct hit in this wave, with confirmed closures in both the northern and southern parts of the state.
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- Confirmed Closures: The list includes the store on North Cecil Road in Post Falls and the location on East Franklin Road in Nampa.
- The Vibe: These closures continue the company’s pivot away from physical retail density. For gamers in Post Falls, this removes a primary dedicated video game store,…