Argos is a British retailer established in November 1972. Argos was acquired by Sainsbury’s in September 2016 and trades through the supermarket's stores and online. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Argos and the general merchandise sector.
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As Sainsbury’s upgraded its full-year profits to more than £1bn, chief executive Simon Roberts spoke about the consumer outlook heading into Christmas, what’s happening with the future of Argos, and the Budget.
General merchandise retailer Argos has unveiled a 12-month delivery subscription scheme for customers.
Retail giants Boots and Sainsbury’s have both unveiled their Christmas recruitment targets, as the sector braces for the busiest trading period of the year.
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