INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

Industry Analysis: Game Stores

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Industry Analysis: Game Stores

The games retail store industry is going through a move. Over past 12 months, specialist retailers have been decreasing - with 115 gaming stores closing its gates. In comparison, supermarkets have started out 343 sites over the same period (Parfitt, 2010).

The information comes part of MCV's research into the 14 greatest UK High Street stores selling games. Last year the top 14 retailers had a collective shop count of 7,335 - this year it is 7,542 - an increase of almost 3%. Supermarkets make up the large part of this ...