GAME issues trading update

The GAME Group has issued a brief statement noting that it has enjoyed a "continued strong sales performance" over the Christmas period, and since its last trading update on December 11.

The company's financial year, which is due to end on January 31, should now yield profits of at least GBP 70 million, up from GBP 29.5 million last year, despite the recent costs of integrating GameStation into its business and complying with the Competition Commission's investigation.

The company will provide a full report of the Christmas trading period for the six weeks to January 12 on January 15.