GameStop Profit Jumps 134% Year-Over-Year, As The Busy Holiday Season Awaits

GameStop today reported earnings for the second quarter ended August 2, and the results were strong across the board. Overall, the company posted revenue of $1.73 billion for the quarter, up 25.1 percent compared to last year. Meanwhile, profit was $24.6 million, an increase of 134.3 percent compared to last year's net earnings of $10.5 million. The retailer's digital business was also booming during the quarter, up 17.6 percent to $179.2 million. This was led by strong platform currency, mobile...