All Game articles – Page 12
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AnalysisProfile: Martyn Gibbs, Game chief executive
Parachuted back into Game under new owner OpCapita, the keen gamer will lead a quest for its turnaround.
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OpinionHigh street still in clear and present danger
Momentum is the lifeblood of successful change. And, the more I reread the Government’s response to the Portas review, the more I’m convinced it has failed to harness the spirit and passion behind the Queen of Shops’ initial intentions.
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NewsOpCapita to focus on re-engaging Game suppliers and staff
Game’s new owners are to focus on re-engaging suppliers and staff after a turbulent few months that led to the specialist collapsing last week.
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OpinionMoss Bros tailored for success
The demise of Game raised questions about the outlook for specialist retailers as online competition and the incursion of the grocers into general merchandise categories continues.
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NewsGame's UK stores acquired by OpCapita
Game will remain on British high streets after Comet-owner OpCapita acquired all of the games retailer’s remaining stores out of administration over the weekend.
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OpinionGame must bridge the trust gap to power up
The immediate aftermath of Game’s collapse into administration – 2,000 jobs slashed and 277 stores closed – makes it the most significant failure of a listed retailer since Woolworths.
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AnalysisVideo games market: What do retailers need to know?
The total games market is set to grow to £3bn this year as digital downloads drive sales, but the downturn and lack of new consoles have hit consumer spend.
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NewsGame administration sparks trade interest
The owner of Irish entertainment retailer Xtra-Vision is thought to be interested in acquiring parts of Game after it collapsed into administration this week.
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NewsSainsbury's makes a play for Game's market share
Sainsbury’s has made a grab for Game’s market share after the troubled games retailer fell into administration on Monday.
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NewsGame customers lose out as loyalty points scrapped
Game customers could be left with unredeemed gift cards and loyalty points after it collapsed into administration yesterday.
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NewsGame: Full list of store closures revealed
Entertainment retailer Game has today closed 277 stores after calling in administrators this morning.
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NewsGame: 2,104 job losses as 277 stores close
Game administrator PwC has confirmed it is in discussions with interested parties after revealing the closure of 277 stores, resulting in 2,104 job losses.
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NewsGame collapses into administration, 6,000 jobs in jeopardy
Game has appointed PwC as administrator to the business this morning after “ceaseless interrogation of every possible alternative” failed to save the troubled entertainment retailer. It is thought that chief executive Ian Shepherd has stepped down.
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NewsGame banks mull rescue deal
Game’s banks are mulling a rescue of the retailer that is poised to go into administration as early as today.
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NewsGames overtook video sales for first time in 2011
Games software overtook video for the first time last year to become the UK’s biggest entertainment category, according to the Entertainment Retailers Association.
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NewsPotential buyers circle Game
Beleaguered entertainment retailer Game was being circled by potential buyers within hours of putting administrators on standby yesterday.
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NewsGame files notice of intention to appoint administrator
Game has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator after suspending its shares this morning. Stores will remain open for the time being.
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AnalysisGame: Are banks playing fair?
Today is likely to end very badly for Game, after the troubled retailer suspended shares on the London Stock Exchange this morning.
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NewsGame suspends shares as no equity left in business
Game has suspended trading on the London Stock Exchange as it concludes there is no equity left in the business.