Games Workshop defiant after profits blow

Fantasy war games retailer Games Workshop today said the hobby was in “good health” despite reporting a 73% drop in pre-tax profits.

The company, which has 119 stores in the UK, recorded a fall to £3.7m (€5.4m) for the year to May 28 – down from £13.9m (€20.3m) – while revenues slumped from £136.6m (€200m) to £115.2m (€169m).