All Argos articles – Page 10
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AnalysisProfile: Sainsbury’s chief information officer Phil Jordan
Sainsbury’s new IT boss might not have come from the retail sector, but his background makes him a shoo-in for a business grappling with the rise of mobile commerce.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Sainsbury's, Morrisons and M&S
The Retail Week team is joined by director of Grocery Insight Steve Dresser to discuss mixed results in the grocery sector and changes at M&S.
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AnalysisSeven things we learned from Sainsbury's results
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe hailed a “pivotal” year for Sainsbury’s despite a third consecutive year of declining pre-tax profit.
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NewsToday in retail: M&S fashion hire upstages Sainsbury’s
Marks & Spencer has poached Halfords’ Jill McDonald to lead its clothing arm. Judging by some reactions, the appointment was more of a shock than a surprise.
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NewsSainsbury’s buoyed by Argos as costs climb in full year
Sainsbury’s full-year profits slipped, with bumper festive sales at Argos propping up its core food business.
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NewsSainsbury’s sweetens offer with tasty new tie-up
Sainsbury’s has struck up a partnership with upmarket cake brand Patisserie Valerie and is expanding its tie-up with Sushi Gourmet.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury’s cannot lose appetite for groceries
Sainsbury’s journey towards becoming a food and non-food powerhouse to rival the likes of John Lewis reached two more milestones last month.
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NewsSainsbury’s Argos’s Bodson named UK’s top digital boss
Sainsbury’s Argos’s chief digital and marketing officer Bertrand Bodson has been named the UK’s chief digital officer of the year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The rise of the multi-brand store
Retailers are under pressure to make maximum use of their real-estate portfolios and, as Ben Cooper reports, the multi-fascia store could be the answer.
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NewsToday in retail: Habitat’s safe home with Sainsbury’s
Habitat’s future was thrown into doubt when Homebase, where it previously operated concessions, was sold to Bunnings parent company Wesfarmers.
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NewsSainsbury’s ramps up plans for Argos and Habitat
Sainsbury’s is ramping up its efforts to integrate the Argos and Habitat businesses after lifting the lid on its latest plans to build the businesses.
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OpinionReal-life retail: Membership and social media spats
A daily eavesdrop on retail talking points and the latest industry developments – please share your thoughts in the comments section.
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NewsPeople moves: Arcadia loses Fiona Ross and Mary Homer
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group is in a state of flux after a flurry of resignations by executives from Evans, Topshop, Burton and Miss Selfridge.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Boots, The Body Shop and more
Retail news round-up: Boots reports drop in sales, CJ group interested in The Body Shop and Argos to launch own-brand products
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NewsToday in retail: Tesco, Booker, Argos and Smiggle
When was the last time you went shopping in the middle of the night?
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NewsWatch: Argos talks up same-day delivery with new ad
Sainsbury’s-owned Argos has emphasised its convenience credentials in a new 80-day ad campaign that hits screens later this week.
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DataData: Top 20 retailers by UK online sales
Retail Week Prospect’s league table of the largest retailers by UK online sales does not throw up many surprises, with Amazon continuing to lead the way, well ahead of Tesco.
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NewsWatch: Habitat fuels brand revival under Sainsbury’s
Homeware retailer Habitat has launched a new TV ad campaign as it continues to reinvigorate its brand credentials under the ownership of Sainsbury’s.
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OpinionTesco’s Booker deal deserves benefit of the doubt
A shareholder revolt against Tesco’s proposed merger with Booker has called into question the merits of the deal.
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AnalysisThe technology shaking up the supply chain
In the first of a new series examining how to get ready for tomorrow’s supply chain, Ben Cooper investigates the supply chain disruptors keeping retailers on their toes.