GAME to close 12 shops, 6 Gamestations, 25 concessions...

[KK]

...& will lead to 247 job losses.

247 job losses as chain shuts 12 GAMEs, six Gamestations and all 25 Debenhams concessions

The GAME Group has announced that it is to close 43 of its outlets owing to the “the tougher market conditions that it faces in 2010”.

In total, 12 GAME stores, six Gamestation stores and all 25 of its Debenhams concessions will cease trading. The result will be 247 redundancies. Most closures will be in situations where outlets are situated close to one another.

“We are committed to evolving our business to make sure it operates as efficiently as possible while consistently delivering the high standards of service our customers demand,” a statement released to Edge Online reads.

“We regularly review our entire store portfolio, including our concessions, to maximise the opportunities to reach customers while also ensuring that the business is running as effectively as possible.

“As a result of this review process, and the tougher market conditions that we face in 2010, we have announced our intention to close 12 Game stores, 6 Gamestation stores, and all 25 of our concessions in Debenhams stores. In each location, we have detailed plans to support the customers and employees.

“The majority of the identified sites are located close to another one of our stores, and we will help each customer affected by a closure to transfer to their nearest store as well as our online offerings.

“We will provide extensive support to the teams in each store. However, with deep regret, we have had to offer redundancy to 247 employees. We will do our utmost to redeploy roles if possible, and have started consulting with all affected employees in the 43 sites.

“We are very focused on supporting our people, and thank them for their continued hard work and understanding.

[Mafro]

There's a Game and Gamestation within a 30 second walk of each other in my town centre. Given the amount of shops that are closing lately, I wouldn't be surprised if one goes.

[KK]

Much like Domino's are doing currently (getting that pizza reference in...), they expanded extremely quickly when the going was good, seemingly unprepared for the inevitable slump.

[Preezy]

Probably not the best time to go in asking for a job then

[Skippy]

I hope that includes the banana splits that lied to me.

"Oh we're not allowed to keep the christmas temps on, can't employ anyone at the moment according to head office"

Three weeks later I see two xmas temps working there At least have the decency to tell me I'm gooseberry fool you strawberry floats!

[Baron Zemo]

Any idea where they are being closed

[Corazon de Leon]

It's a shame they're having to do this, 247 jobs is a lot in this climate. That said, there's a Debenham's concession store near me. Reckon they'll be doing any shutdown deals?

[TornadoShaun]

Yet more evidance that they need to keep up with the online retailers and supermarkets who are offering better deals IMO. I know in Leicester City center there are 2 GAME stores, one Gamestation and a concessions store all in pretty close proximity. I'd imagine one of those as well as the concessions store will be closing.

[Hulohot]

Portsmouth- two Games and a Gamestation down the same high street...

[Preezy]

It's a shame they're having to do this, 247 jobs is a lot in this climate. That said, there's a Debenham's concession store near me. Reckon they'll be doing any shutdown deals?

You disgraceful opportunist

[Knoyleo]

It's a shame they're having to do this, 247 jobs is a lot in this climate. That said, there's a Debenham's concession store near me. Reckon they'll be doing any shutdown deals?

Unlikely. When the concession one in Cardiff Debenhams closed, all the stock was taken over to the two other stores in town.

[plasticcoated]

In my hometown of Stockport GAME and Gamestation are next door to each other, and just down the road at The Trafford Centre there are 2 GAME outlets and a concession in the massive Debenhams there.

Makes sense to close a couple, as they're all taking business from each other AND paying more in rent/overheads.

[False]

Near me they have a Game and Gamestation 1 door from eachother, then another Game store a 5 minute walk away. Ive always thought it was stupid.

Heres hoping its bargains galore eh.

[Akai XIII]

In Norwich they had 4 GAMEs and 1 Gamestation One closed because it was in Borders. The one in Debenhams is tiny and a bit pointless... As for the other two one is a smallish store near all the bus-stops and the other is a largish store that is always packed. Gamestation is just a 30 second walk from the large GAME.

I hope they don't close the Gamestation, it's awesome.

[Oxx]

You can understand towns/cities having multiple Starbucks or Subways, but videogame shops don't quite fall into the same category.

[smurphy]

In Dundee the Gamestation is directly across the road from Game, then there's another Game in a shopping centre 30 seconds away, then another in a Debenhams 30 seconds in the other direction and another in a Borders a little further away than that

[SEP]

No Gamestation or GAME here. Just a small indie store and Asda.

[Cyburn2]

No GAME/GS in Kilburn as well, only some indie shop. Nearest GAME and Gamestation are in Camden Town.

[Oxx]

Doesn't mention the concessions in Selfridges.

I enjoyed the false sense of superiority that came with strolling around with massive Selfridges bags full of Wiimote accessories.

[Jingle Ord The Way]

Well i'm guessing one of those shops in Princes Street in Edinburgh will close. Personally I hope it's Game and not Gamestation.