All Argos articles – Page 3
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NewsHabitat to close flagship and relaunch in Sainsbury’s and Argos
Sainsbury’s-owned furniture brand Habitat is due for a reset over the coming months, including the closure of its iconic Tottenham Court Road store.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Simon Roberts’ new vision for Sainsbury’s future
Four months into his new role as Sainsbury’s chief executive, Simon Roberts has unveiled his strategic vision for the grocer and its stable of brands.
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VideoWatch: Argos’ Christmas ad puts on festive magic show
Argos’ Christmas advert features sisters Lucy and Daisy who put on a magic show after circling a magician’s set in the retailer’s catalogue.
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NewsSainsbury’s offers customers Nectar points at Argos for first time
Grocery giant Sainsbury’s has begun offering customers Nectar points when shopping for Argos products.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Walmart and Kroger really beat Amazon at its own game?
Kroger has followed US grocery rival Walmart by launching its own marketplace. Retail Week analyses whether the two grocery giants really have what it takes to challenge Amazon.
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NewsArgos scraps catalogue after nearly 50 years
Argos has announced plans to stop printing its famous paper catalogue after 47 years, as the retailer makes a definitive shift to online.
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OpinionMove of the Week: New Sainsbury’s boss Roberts sets out his stall
Quick decision making is a business necessity in the current climate as retailers respond to the evolving coronavirus crisis. New Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has certainly wasted no time in shaking up his top team, marking his first day in the job with a duo of significant promotions.
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InterviewLeaving in lockdown: Mike Coupe’s final interview
On the eve of his departure, Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe speaks exclusively to Retail Week about the merger that never was, dodging jail in Egypt and how the grocer has been transformed by Covid-19.
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AnalysisLockdown boom: Five retailers given a boost by housebound shoppers
Although coronavirus is hitting most non-food retailers hard, some businesses have been given a boost by the lockdown. Retail Week looks at some of those winning right now.
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AnalysisData: The UK’s 15 most improved retailers for gender pay equality
Retail Week ranks the top-performing and most improved UK retailers for gender pay equality.
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AnalysisValentine’s Day: The retail marriages made in heaven
This Valentine’s Day, Retail Week looks at the retailers that have formed long-lasting unions be it through mergers, acquisitions or partnerships.
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OpinionOpinion: Forget Asda – Coupe leaves a lasting legacy at Sainsbury’s
Once I made the mistake of telling Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe that I did most of my grocery shopping at Tesco.
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NewsSainsbury’s to axe hundreds of management roles
Sainsbury’s is to shed hundreds of jobs across its head office functions in a bid to slash costs and drive further synergies with the Argos business.
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NewsMarks & Spencer swoops on Sainsbury’s Argos for new retail chief
Marks & Spencer has poached one of Sainsbury’s Argos most senior executives to become stores director, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss Coupe to tackle ailing toys and gaming sales
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has hinted that the retailer could reduce its exposure to the challenged toys and gaming categories following a turbulent Christmas.
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NewsSainsbury’s sales edge down over Christmas as general merchandise hit
Sainsbury’s has reported a fall in sales over the Christmas quarter, when strong food sales were undermined by a decline in general merchandise.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The biggest hires and fires of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, Retail Week takes a look back at all the hires and fires that have made shockwaves in the retail sector this year.
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NewsHabitat boss Clare Askem steps down
Habitat boss Clare Askem has stepped down from the Sainsbury’s-owned business after eight years at the helm, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisCracker or turkey? The verdict on retail’s Christmas ads
From Edgar the Excitable Dragon to Kevin the Carrot’s musical extravaganza, two advertising agency bosses give their verdicts on who has won retail’s Christmas ad battle.
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NewsArgos warns shoppers about possible Brexit price rises
General merchandise giant Argos has cautioned customers that Brexit uncertainty may lead to higher prices.