Micromania-Zing
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Micromania-Zing, formerly Micromania is the major video game retail company in France[1] founded in 1983 by Albert Loridan. From 2005 to 2014, it tripled its turnover under the leadership of Pierre Cuilleret.[2]
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1983; 41 years ago |
| Founder | Albert Loridan |
| Headquarters | Sophia Antipolis, France |
Area served | France |
| Products | Video games Consoles Accessories |
| Parent | GameStop |
In 1983, Micromania is founded by Albert Loridan as a mail order company, specialized in video games.[3]
In 1987, Micromania opened its first outlet in Printemps Haussmann in Paris.
In 1989, Micromania opened its first store at the Forum des Halles in Paris[4].
In 2008, it was purchased by GameStop for approximately US$700 million (€480 million) in cash.[5]
In 2013, Micromania purchased 44 Game's stores[6].
In 2014, Pierre Cuilleret leaved the Presidency of Micromania and his position at GameStop[7].
In 2017, the company merged with its sister company Zing Pop Culture and changed its name to Micromania-Zing. Zing, was launched in 2015 for distribution of derivative products of game franchises: manga, comics, films, etc. The consolidating merge addressed the decrease in gaming revenues.[8]
- ^ Micromania website
- ^ "Micromania : Pierre Cuilleret quitte la présidence". www.gamekult.com (in French). 2014-04-10. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "MICROMANIA, l'histoire agitée de l'expert du jeu vidéo". LSA. 2011-03-31.
- ^ "MICROMANIA, l'histoire agitée de l'expert du jeu vidéo". LSA. March 31, 2011.
- ^ "GameStop Acquires Micromania, France's Leading Video Game Retailer from Private Equity Fund L Capital"
- ^ "Micromania s'offre 44 magasins Game". 20 Minutes. January 25, 2013.
- ^ "Micromania : Pierre Cuilleret quitte la présidence". GameKult. April 4, 2014.
- ^ Micromania change de nom : c’est désormais Micromania-Zing qui reprendra vos jeux pour 2 euros