All Argos articles – Page 15
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NewsSteinhoff profits jump but fears over Brexit impact on UK business
Steinhoff has recorded increased profits and sales but warned that the value of the pound could have “an adverse effect on future margin”.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Brexit, Black Friday and the Sainsbury's Argos deal
The team discusses the impact of Brexit on consumer confidence and looks ahead to the rest of the year, including Sainsbury’s Argos acquisition and Black Friday.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Homebase's new owners nail the UK DIY market?
Poised for transformation, former Home Retail Group-owned Homebase is in early stages of being morphed into Wesfarmers’ DIY brand Bunnings.
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OpinionOpinion: As Walden says farewell to Argos, he leaves a better business
Next week one chapter in the Argos story closes and another begins when its £1.4bn takeover by Sainsbury’s completes.
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VideoInterview: Argos boss John Walden on the retailer’s digital transformation
As he prepares to stand down following the Sainsbury’s deal, John Walden recalls how he made Argos more than a catalogue specialist.
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NewsWilko poaches Argos exec as it eyes London and Southeast expansion
Wilko has poached Argos retail stores director Anthony Houghton as it gears up for an aggressive push into London and the Southeast.
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NewsPoundland accepts increased takeover offer from Steinhoff
Value retailer Poundland has agreed to a higher takeover offer of £610.4m from South African retail suitor Steinhoff.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop launches one-hour delivery to target last-minute shoppers
The Fragrance Shop has joined forces with last-mile fulfilment supplier Shutl to cash in on “eleventh-hour” perfume purchases.
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DataMarket monitor: Amazon maintains strong lead in entertainment market
Amazon sees a very small drop in share of total entertainment (26.7 to 26.7%) but maintains a strong lead.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How time-pressed consumers are transforming food retail
Not so long ago, the mere mention of buying breakfast on the move would have raised many an eyebrow, even among the busiest consumers.
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DataData: The top 50 retailers by online traffic in the UK
June 2016: Amazon tops IMRG’s quarterly ranking of the top 50 retailers by website traffic.
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GalleryChristmas in July 2016: The toys children will be begging Santa for this year
What toys will top every child’s - and adult’s - Christmas list this year? Here are the favourites from Hobbycraft, Argos and John Lewis.
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GalleryChristmas in July: Top electrical picks for 2016
What will be big in the electricals sector for this Christmas? Here’s a selection of gadgets and gifts from Dixons Carphone and Argos.
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NewsArgos owner Home Retail's shareholders vote in favour of Sainsbury's acquisition
Argos owner Home Retail Group’s shareholders have unanimously voted in favour of the proposed £1.4bn acquisition by Sainsbury’s.
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: Will Tesco's tie-up with Holland & Barrett be a success?
Tesco and Holland & Barrett have penned a shop-in-shop partnership as the grocer continues its drive to make better use of excess space.
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NewsTesco and Holland & Barrett launch shop-in-shop partnership
Tesco has struck a shop-in-shop tie-up with Holland & Barrett as the grocer bids to make better use of larger stores, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSainsbury's £1.4bn acquisition of Argos approved by competition watchdog
Sainsbury’s £1.4bn acquisition of Argos owner Home Retail Group has moved a step closer after being approved by the competition authorities.
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OpinionBlog: Amazon crowned king of etail jungle with Prime Day
Amazon’s made-up holiday is a brazen sales ploy, but perhaps more retailers should make more of their delivery prowess.
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NewsPeople moves: Home Retail Group’s new chief executive and all the June moves
Sainsbury’s John Rogers steps up at Home Retail Group, new chief executive for Asda; Cath Kidston bids farewell to eponymous business.
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NewsAmazon declares second annual Prime Day ‘biggest day ever’
Amazon Prime Day orders surpassed last year’s inaugural event by 60% worldwide and was hailed by the etailer as its ‘biggest day ever’.