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GAME to Shut Its Last Three Standalone UK Stores After Insolvency Notice

The Frasers Group-owned chain has sought a 10-day creditor moratorium under a notice to appoint administrators.

Overview

  • The remaining standalone branches in Dudley, Lancaster and Sutton are set to close from April 2026, according to in-store notices and industry reports.
  • GAME will continue trading online and through more than 200 concessions inside Sports Direct and House of Fraser stores.
  • Managing director Nick Arran is leaving the company after nearly nine years as the retailer retreats from the high street.
  • The company filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators in late January, triggering temporary protection from creditors while options are assessed.
  • Recent accounts show a swing from an £8.5 million profit to nearly a £2.5 million loss in the year to April 2024, reflecting the long shift from physical to digital game sales.