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Games Workshop powers through Covid-19

Despite its stores being closed for six weeks, the group managed to increase its sales, profits and cash in the year to 31 May
July 28, 2020

Even a global pandemic could not halt the charge of miniature wargames maker Games Workshop (GAW). Despite Covid-19 prompting the closure of its global operations for six weeks from mid-March, the year to 31 May saw ‘core’ operating profit – which excludes royalties – increase by 5 per cent at constant currencies to £73m. Pent up demand for its fantasy worlds produced a record performance in May.

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