A comic and gaming franchise Geek Retreat is set to create 600 jobs with the roll out of 100 new stores in 海角视频 high streets
The retailer that opened its first store in Glasgow in 2013 has announced plans to open 100 new stores over the next two years including Liverpool, Bournemouth and Northampton.
Geek Retreat chief executive Peter Dobson said: “The 海角视频’s gaming and hobby sector is a real success story and Geek Retreat is a home for the communities who are at the heart of this phenomenon.
“The wellbeing of our customers and staff has always been incredibly important to us – now more than ever everyone should expect a friendly, safe and clean environment to meet and play.
“We have made sure all of our stores are welcoming and accessible to gamers whatever their interests, providing a place for our loyal customers to get out of the house and play safely post-lockdown.
“This is particularly important for our more vulnerable customers, like those on the autistic spectrum, or with mental health issues where being in an inclusive, welcoming, and social environment is very important.
“It is the strength of the relationships which our stores build with local communities that is a key driver of growth.”
Geek culture retailer Geek Retreat announced the move following the immense popularity of franchises such as Marvel and Stranger Things.
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Board games, card trading and tabletop games make up an industry worth £8bn in the 海角视频 and is predicted to grow by 3.1% annually over the next three years, highlighting its continued popularity.
The Geek Retreat franchise now employs 110 people and it currently has 14 city-centre stores, including Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, Leeds, the Wirral, and two in London.
It stocks geek culture merchandise like comics, posters, clothing, figures and memorabilia as well as games and trading cards.
New stores in Bournemouth, Northampton, Liverpool and are due to open shortly. Northwich and Chelmsford were the most recent stores to open, attracting the largest opening days to date.
All stores commit to a COVID-19 secure environment, with strict social distancing and hygiene measures in place.
Small gaming events can take place with safety guidelines being implemented.
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