Following the explosion in popularity of video games, there was a time when it seemed that traditional board games’ days were numbered. However, a renaissance for the board game and table-top hobby industry over the last decade has seen children and adults alike rediscover the joy of the pastime.
Our client, Wayland Games, is at the forefront of this growing sector, offering a wide range of tabletop hobby products, including board and card games, Lego sets and game accessories, as well as the hugely popular Warhammer 40k games series.
Wayland Games’ planned expansion
The last few years has seen Wayland Games go from strength-to-strength, and in March 2024 the company made the exciting announcement that it was developing a state-of-the-art warehouse to accommodate their rapid expansion.
The new 50,000sq foot warehouse will feature the latest developments in optimised inventory management, order fulfilment and commerce logistics, while the technology will increase production capacity and streamline the company’s operations.
The new facility is also designed with environmentally-friendly features, including solar panels, energy efficient lighting and lots of cycle parking capacity.
What drives Wayland Games’ success?
Wayland Games is Europe’s largest independent retailer for tabletop hobbies, and much of their success is due to the huge variety of products on offer. From standalone board and card games, through to Warhammer figurines and painting accessories, Wayland Games provides everything a tabletop gaming enthusiast could possibly need.
“It’s great to see the guys at Wayland really making waves,” said Robert Benson-May, Director at Warr & Co.
“We’ve always had a great experience dealing with them in the years since they became a Warr & Co client, so we’re delighted to see the company going from strength-to-strength, and can’t wait to see their new headquarters open later this year.”
We’re really proud of the work we’ve done with Wayland Games, supporting the business in their growth which is culminating with the construction of this new facility.
If you’d like to find out how we can help your business, request a free consultation today, or get in touch with our dedicated team. We’ll be happy to answer any of your questions, and explain how we support our clients and help businesses like Wayland Games to lay the financial groundwork for future success.
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