Games Workshop
This coverage examines Games Workshop’s retail strategy and performance within the UK market, focusing on its vertically integrated model that combines manufacturing, direct-to-consumer sales, and a network of independent stockists. Reporting includes updates on store openings, such as the expansion of its Nottingham headquarters and the addition of new retail locations, as well as insights into its product launches and licensing agreements, including collaborations for film and television adaptations. Insights are tailored for retail professionals overseeing operations, brand management, and strategic growth in the specialist retail sector.
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Jun- 2019 -10 JuneHigh Street
Games Workshop announces bonuses of £5m as profits hit at least £80m
Games Workshop has announced its staff are to receive bonuses totaling £5m, as it expects full-year profit before tax to be no less than £80m. The manufacturer and retailer of fantasy miniatures said it has seen sales growth across all sales channels. It expects group sales for the year to…
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Jan- 2019 -15 JanuaryEntertainment
Games Workshop delivers strong half-year results
Fantasy miniatures retailer Games Workshop has reported a sales increase of 14% to £125.2m in its half-year results, covering the six month period to 2 December 2018. On a constant currency basis sales were up by 13% from £109.6m to £124m, compromised of retail £42.3m (2017: £39.6m), trade £60.7m (2017:…
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Dec- 2018 -7 DecemberEntertainment
Games Workshop defies ‘high street woes’ with strong H1 results
Fantasy miniatures retailer Games Workshop has reported sales of £124m and operating profits of £41m for the first six months of its 2018/19 financial year. The group said the results were “in line with expectations” for the year ending 2 June 2019, but added that the board is “aware it…
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Oct- 2018 -18 OctoberHigh Street
Games Workshop warns of ‘coming uncertainties’ leading to 8% share slip
Games Workshop has issued a warning of “coming uncertainties” in the rest of the 2018/19 financial year, shares in the hobby retailer fell by 8% following the news. Despite the warning, the retailer said trading between 7 September and 7 October had “continued well” according to predictions with sales and…
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4 OctoberFeatures
Ten retailers defying high street blues in 2018
This year will likely go down in history as a turning point for high street retail in the UK, with a slew of firms going under, announcing job losses, store closures, or just going under completely. We have put together a list of those which, despite the blues, are making…
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Aug- 2018 -2 AugustAdvice
The end of the High Street as we know it? Part II
Like many other Retail Sector readers, I found Kareena Uttamchandani’s post this week about the end of high street fascinating reading. She highlights a couple of reasons why traditional retail is struggling, principally the rise of online shopping, but also the fact that we live in the age of the…
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Jul- 2018 -31 JulyEconomy
Games Workshop sees profit increase of £32m
Games Workshop has announced a pre-tax profit rise from £38.4m in the previous financial year to £74.5m in 2018. The hobby retailer also saw a £42m rise in revenue from £158m to £220m over the same period. Operating profit before receivable royalties also saw a large rise from £38.3m up…
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Jun- 2018 -8 JuneEntertainment
Games Workshop’s profits continue to rise
Games Workshop, the manufacturer and retailer of fantasy miniatures, continued to grow in sales and profit across all sales channels since the start of May. The retailer expects group sales to be about £219m with a pre-tax profit of £74m for the 53-week period to 3 June 2018. Games Workshop…
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