Web sales and mag had record quarters. U.S. market share increased according to NPD. Gamestop growing share in all countries were we do biz.
GameInformer magazine, stand alone division, doing well. In 2007, 11 of 12 issues featured world exclusive articles.
Final thoughts"We have a very strong business, unique growth story in retail. We're operating into a growth market. Going after every opportunity"
Keep reporting I couldn't be any later for work than I already was.
because of increased hardware unit growth, title growth should be very good.
gross margins going forward should stay stable
in opening remarks, CEO used "positive, excited and confident" all in the same sentence. When was the last time you heard a company say that, particularly in these days and times?
the (positive) fireworks should start when we get to the Q&A and analysts can nail down just how big/positive things CAN be for Q4....
4Q "Never been in better shape to cater to gift giver, casual or avid gamer. Average gamer is 33, but store has something for 6 to 60 yr olds"
Talking about a conference they had and rebranding. 95% stores rebranded to GME (instead of EB). Just beginning to brand....Power to Players. We stand more to gain from branding and used sales than other retailers.
Seeing more new gamers, women, gift buyers in store (versus just gamers).
Now we've got two ladies working their finger magic. Thx for the play-by-play.
GITA!!!
S&P raised GME credit rating. Positive about biz and 4Q. Now, going over released statements...(this pops out to me) 149% growth in hardware...creating good base for future software...(I can't keep up!)