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The leading games retailer can begin the integration of the two companies in earnest after the Competition Commission finally approved GAME’s 74 million acquisition of Gamestation – but that doesn’t mean a summer of major upheaval, said deputy CEO and group finance director David Thomas. We’ll start to implement the …
Read More »GAME/Gamestation deal cleared but only just
In its final report published today, the Competition Commission has concluded that GAME’s 74 million acquisition of Gamestation may not be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition in the markets for the supply of gaming software, consoles and related accessories in the UK.” But the report reveals …
Read More »Huge Xmas sales leap at GAME
A strong Christmas has topped off what has been a bumper year for UK High Street retailer GAME. For the six weeks ending January 12th, total group sales including those from acquired rival Gamestation were up by 76.3 per cent compared to the same period last year. Like-for-like sales increased …
Read More »GAME invites Peoples Choice nominations
UK games retailer GAME has opened up the voting for its Peoples Choice Award 07 ahead of the announcement of the official winner this Friday. 43 titles have been nominated for the gong, including Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo), Mass Effect (Microsoft), Assassin’s Creed (Ubisoft), Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune (Sony), Call of …
Read More »Games bucks retail downturn trend over Christmas
Whilst many across the retail community have been counting the cost of a disappointing Christmas period, the games market has seen yet another bumper festive period on the High Street. In the week that the retail analyst SPSL stated that many days during the Christmas period retail performance were ‘hugely …
Read More »GAME’s Xmas sales to outstrip forecasts
GAME’s success over the Christmas period has been confirmed by a further trading update, explaining that profits before non-recurring costs and tax will now be ahead of expectations at no less than 70m” This marks an enourmous leap from 2007’s trading performance, when profits for the year stood at 29.5m. …
Read More »More to come following stellar results for GAME
GAME’s sales have rocketed by a mighty 89.1 per cent in 2007 – and CEO Lisa Morgan says there’s more to come before the year is out. Like-for-like sales soared 44.1 per cent in the same period – the 45 weeks ending December 8th. We’re really pleased with the performance …
Read More »GAME sales rocket by 90 per cent
Leading UK games retailer GAME has reported a total sales increase of 89.1 per cent, including sales from the recently acquired Gamestation, for the 45 weeks ending December 8th, whilst like-for-like sales increased by 44.1 per cent compared to the same period last year. Taking the UK and Ireland in …
Read More »GAME welcomes PS3 price cut
In what is sure to be the first in a long line of retailers praising Sony for cutting the price of PS3, GAME has welcomed the platform holder’s decision. GAME Commercial Director Tricia Brennan said: We feel that this is a very positive move from Sony. The price reduction will …
Read More »GAME welcomes PS3 price cut
In what is sure to be the first in a long line of retailers praising Sony for cutting the price of PS3, GAME has welcomed the platform holder’s decision. GAME Commercial Director Tricia Brennan said: We feel that this is a very positive move from Sony. The price reduction will …
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