GAME has confirmed that it intends to close 40 stores throughout the UK.
In an announcement, GAME has declared it will close 40 stores in the UK, with 13 sites that have had their notice already served.
This includes stores in Mansfield, Canterbury, Watford, Glasgow Fort and Leicester, this adds to a list of sites that also includes Derby, Norwich Chapelfield, Lakeside, Bexleyheath and Carmarthen.
The company said it intends to serve notice on the additional sites in the near future as part of its “rationalisation programme” unless rent is cut by business property landlords.
A spokesperson for GAME stated:
“We are working closely with landlords throughout the UK to ensure that we do not have to vacate the 40 locations which could lead to a number of job losses.
“However, we are facing a challenging retail market and GAME with its extensive retail footprint, needs to restructure and landlords need to work with us in setting realistic, fair rents.”
