The low-profile accountant, who never gives interviews, runs fantasy figure seller Games Workshop which this week emerged as the sleeper success story of the UK’s bombed-out retail industry, thanks to the enduring success of its tabletop game franchise Warhammer. “Games Workshop fans act very much like those of Lego, as almost a cult following,” says GlobalRetail analyst Zoe Mills. The Lenton complex is also home to Warhammer World, an events centre that pulls in visitors from all over the world. Games Workshop was founded more than 40 years ago by three school friends: John Peake, Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson. Games Workshop is better run now than in previous years, says Dimitri who spends £100 a month in its stores.

Source: The Guardian March 03, 2018 06:56 UTC