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Sony promises regular Dualshock shipments
Sony UK has moved to reassure retailers that it will be providing ‘regular’ shipments of its new Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller this month – but admitted that it can’t guarantee stock for everyone on day one. The firm announced the long-awaited launch of the controller this week, which finally brings …
Read More »GAME shares plummet after winning trading statement
GAME Group’s shares have slumped by 14 per cent today, following its stunning trading statement this morning . Analysts have suggested that demand for the industry has peaked in the wake of the results. According to Reuters, Game shares, which had outperformed the UK general retailers index by about 85 …
Read More »GAME explains self-publishing strategy
GAME told MCV this week that it reserves the right to challenge retail and publishing boundaries with ‘own brand’ initiatives – but has promised there is no pipeline of products on the way for Christmas. A level of hysteria has been growing amongst publishers with rumours that GAME had already …
Read More »UK enjoys record-breaking first six months’ sales
ChartTrack has confirmed to MCV that the first half of 2008 has broken all previous records and become the most successful ever. Games retail has benefitted hugely from the release of major titles including GTA IV, Wii Fit, Mario Kart Wii and Metal Gear Solid 4, while ‘long tail’ and …
Read More »IDEF underlines Pan-Euro credentials
Whether or not a formalised plan comes together to bring in UK buyers remains to be seen, but major chunks of European retail are well and truly sold on IDEF. This business-only show, which prohibits media attendance, ran for the third time in Cannes last week and once again received …
Read More »60 new GAME stores before Christmas
GAME Group’s latest trading statement has revealed that it plans to open up to 60 new stores for the Christmas trading period, with the majority of the new outlets pencilled in for its international business. The statement continues: As part of our International growth strategy we are continuing to buy-in …
Read More »Google MD joins GAME
GAME Group has appointed Dennis Woodside as a non-executive director. Woodside is currently the managing director of Google for the UK Ireland and Benelux, and has joined the retailer to help it improve its online business. I am pleased to join the GAME Board at such an exciting time,” stated …
Read More »Boom time at GAME
GAME Group’s latest trading update has painted a hugely positive picture for the leading specialist chain, with sales up significantly across the board. For the first 22 weeks to 28 June 2008, total Group sales were up by 54 per cent, with like for like Group sales (including Gamestation from …
Read More »State of Independents
The success of Grainger Games and the online indies is only half the story. Independents nationwide are continuing to struggle in the face of a stock crisis and a growing price war, so much so that some have turned their back on new releases altogether. With stock of Lego Indiana …
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