Grainger Games
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Grainger Games is an independent
video game retailer chain in the United Kingdom
.
The company first launched as a market stall in 1996, in the Grainger Market, Newcastle upon Tyne
.
They operate stores in the North of England and are undergoing nationwide expansion. The company plans to have 75–100 shops by 2013, of which about 40 are expected to be in Yorkshire. Stores have recently been launched in Grimsby, Hull, Chesterfield, Doncaster,Leeds and Derby.
Grainger Games was named Independent Retailer of the Year by MCV
in 2008 & 2010.
The company started out by buying and selling pre-owned computer and console games. Demand soon grew and the company developed.
By 2001, The company had grown to such an extent that it became incorporated as Grainger Games Ltd. As a result of this a larger store was opened in Newcastle with further stores in Whitley Bay and Jarrow.
Independent business
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video game retailer chain in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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The company first launched as a market stall in 1996, in the Grainger Market, Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
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They operate stores in the North of England and are undergoing nationwide expansion. The company plans to have 75–100 shops by 2013, of which about 40 are expected to be in Yorkshire. Stores have recently been launched in Grimsby, Hull, Chesterfield, Doncaster,Leeds and Derby.
Grainger Games was named Independent Retailer of the Year by MCV
Market for Home Computing and Video Games
MCV is a United Kingdom-based trade magazine which focuses on business aspects of the video game industry, including game retailing. It is published every Friday and is available freely online or via print subscription...
in 2008 & 2010.
The company started out by buying and selling pre-owned computer and console games. Demand soon grew and the company developed.
By 2001, The company had grown to such an extent that it became incorporated as Grainger Games Ltd. As a result of this a larger store was opened in Newcastle with further stores in Whitley Bay and Jarrow.