Warhammer owner Games Workshop reveals profits hit from surge in costs

Warhammer owner Games Workshop reveals profits hit from surge in costs

The cost of hiring new staff, paying existing ones more, and investing in new facilities has led to a drop in profits at the games retailer and miniatures manufacturer Games Workshop.

Pre-tax profits for the six months to the end of November fell by 4% to £88.2m, despite a 3% rise in sales to £191.5m.

The company, best known for its Warhammer game, said that its cost base included additional shipping and freight costs of £2m in the wake of Brexit over the period.