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Games Workshop slides as it warns on trading and closes all stores amid coronavirus pandemic

All of the Warhammer makers stores and warehouses in the UK and US have been closed following official guidance in both countries

Games Workshop Group PLC (LON:GAW) has warned that its global performance has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and that it has closed down all of its stores and warehouses with immediate effect.

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In a brief update on Tuesday, the maker of Warhammer miniatures said its staff will continue to work from home where possible and that it will provide an update on the impact of these measures on its performance for the year to 31 May and going forward.

Despite moving higher shortly after the open, the shares quickly reversed and were down 3.1% at 4,158p in morning trading.

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