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{{Short description|Video game retailer}}
{{For|the spanish magazine|Micromanía (computer game magazine)}}

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'''Micromania''' is a major [[video game]] [[retail]] company in [[France]].<ref>[http://www.micromania.fr/ Micromania website]</ref>
'''Micromania-Zing''', formerly '''Micromania''' is the major [[video game]] [[retail]] company in [[France]]<ref>[http://www.micromania.fr/ Micromania website]</ref> founded in 1983 by Albert Loridan. From 2005 to 2014, it tripled its turnover under the leadership of [[:fr:Pierre_Cuilleret|Pierre Cuilleret]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-04-10 |title=Micromania : Pierre Cuilleret quitte la présidence |url=https://www.gamekult.com/actualite/micromania-pierre-cuilleret-quitte-la-presidence-130885.html |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=www.gamekult.com |language=fr}}</ref>


== History ==
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In 2008 it was purchased by [[GameStop]] for approximately US$700 million (€480 million) in cash.<ref>[http://www.euroinvestor.fr/news/story.aspx?id=9982351 "GameStop Acquires Micromania, France´s Leading Video Game Retailer from Private Equity Fund L Capital"]</ref>
In 1983, Micromania is founded by [[Albert Loridan]] as a mail order company, specialized in video games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-03-31 |title=MICROMANIA, l'histoire agitée de l'expert du jeu vidéo |url=https://www.lsa-conso.fr/micromania-l-histoire-agitee-de-l-expert-du-jeu-video,120493 |website=LSA}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 31, 2011 |title=MICROMANIA, l'histoire agitée de l'expert du jeu vidéo |url=https://wwhttps://www.lsa-conso.fr/micromania-l-histoire-agitee-de-l-expert-du-jeu-video,120493w.lsa-conso.fr/micromania-l-histoire-agitee-de-l-expert-du-jeu-video,120493 |website=LSA}}</ref>

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In 2008, it was purchased by [[GameStop]] for approximately US$700 million (€480 million) in cash.<ref>[http://www.euroinvestor.fr/news/story.aspx?id=9982351 "GameStop Acquires Micromania, France's Leading Video Game Retailer from Private Equity Fund L Capital"]</ref>

In 2013, Micromania purchased 44 Game's stores.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 25, 2013 |title=Micromania s'offre 44 magasins Game |url=https://www.20minutes.fr/economie/1087583-20130125-micromania-offre-44-magasins-game |website=20 Minutes}}</ref>

In 2014, Pierre Cuilleret leaved the Presidency of Micromania and his position at GameStop.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2014 |title=Micromania : Pierre Cuilleret quitte la présidence |url=https://www.gamekult.com/actualite/micromania-pierre-cuilleret-quitte-la-presidence-130885.html |website=GameKult}}</ref>

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.<ref>[https://www.journaldugeek.com/2017/10/20/micromania-devient-micromania-zing/ Micromania change de nom : c’est désormais Micromania-Zing qui reprendra vos jeux pour 2 euros ]</ref>


==References==
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[[Category:Retail companies of France]]
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[[Category:2008 mergers and acquisitions]]
[[Category:GameStop]]
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Latest revision as of 15:23, 9 October 2024

For the spanish magazine, see Micromanía (computer game magazine).
Micromania-Zing
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRetail
Founded1983; 42 years ago (1983)
FounderAlbert Loridan
HeadquartersSophia Antipolis,
France
Area served
France
ProductsVideo games
Consoles
Accessories
ParentGameStop

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]

History

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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]

References

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  1. ^ Micromania website
  2. ^ "Micromania : Pierre Cuilleret quitte la présidence". www.gamekult.com (in French). 2014-04-10. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  3. ^ "MICROMANIA, l'histoire agitée de l'expert du jeu vidéo". LSA. 2011-03-31.
  4. ^ "MICROMANIA, l'histoire agitée de l'expert du jeu vidéo". LSA. March 31, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  5. ^ "GameStop Acquires Micromania, France's Leading Video Game Retailer from Private Equity Fund L Capital"
  6. ^ "Micromania s'offre 44 magasins Game". 20 Minutes. January 25, 2013.
  7. ^ "Micromania : Pierre Cuilleret quitte la présidence". GameKult. April 4, 2014.
  8. ^ Micromania change de nom : c’est désormais Micromania-Zing qui reprendra vos jeux pour 2 euros
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