All Argos articles – Page 17
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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’.
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NewsArgos offers free delivery to go head-to-head with Amazon Prime Day
Argos is hosting a one-day Fast Track event, with free same-day delivery, that coincides directly with Amazon’s Prime Day Event.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Sainsbury's, Argos, Asda and more
Retail round-up: Amazon to hire 1,000 more staff, Sainsbury’s deal puts 600 jobs at risk, Asda warns of supermarket price wars
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Sainsbury's and Netto go their separate ways
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Sainsbury’s split with Netto to result in all 16 stores closing, before it acquires Home Retail Group
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe 'absolutely convinced' by Argos deal despite Brexit
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has downplayed fears over Brexit and remains “absolutely convinced” of the rationale to acquire Home Retail Group.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is Sainsbury’s calling time on its Netto venture?
When Sainsbury’s revealed it was calling time on its tie-up with Netto, it reeled off a list of reasons explaining the decision.
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AnalysisHow Google is changing the retail landscape - online and offline
Google’s product management vice-president for shopping, Jonathan Alferness, on how retail is changing - and Google’s role in that.
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GalleryStore gallery: Argos unveils its top picks for toys this Christmas
This Christmas, children’s wish lists will be inspired by the latest Star Wars movie, timeless classics and the surging popularity of robotics.
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OpinionThis week in retail: All eyes on Tesco for signs of turnaround progress
On Thursday, top retailer Tesco posts its first-quarter update, providing a chance to gauge how boss Dave Lewis’s turnaround is progressing.
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AnalysisInfographic: Amazon Fresh is launched, plus the latest retail sales stats
The week in words and numbers, June 17, 2016: Ajay Kavan on the launch of Amazon Fresh, Sports Direct on its BHS bid and the latest retail stats
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AnalysisPower List: Risk-takers and innovators in retail reap rewards
Conditions remain hard in retail, but the risk-takers are coming out on top as this year’s Retail Week Power List makes clear.
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NewsSteinhoff eyes Poundland takeover following failed bids for Argos and Darty
Steinhoff is back on the acquisition trail, this time considering an offer for Poundland after losing out on both Argos and Darty.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury’s Rogers is a good choice to run Home Retail
The dismal demise of BHS and resulting fall-out is a reminder that, today more than ever, retail cannot afford to stand still.
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OpinionThis week in retail: BHS's lurid story will damage retail's reputation
Sir Philip Green will make headlines whether he faces the parliamentary inquiry or not, and there’s hope for better news from Sainsbury’s and Argos.
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NewsHome Retail shake-up: John Walden’s letter to staff in full
John Walden is to step down as boss of Argos-owner Home Retail to make way for Sainsbury’s finance chief John Rogers, it emerged earlier today.
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NewsSainsbury’s finance chief John Rogers to become boss of Home Retail
Sainsbury’s finance supremo John Rogers is to become chief executive of Home Retail after the grocer’s takeover of the Argos owner.
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NewsArgos like-for-like sales flat as Sainsbury’s Home Retail deal nears
Home Retail Group reports sales at Argos levelled off, although total sales growth was the most significant for eight quarters.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe 'confident' on Argos deal despite CMA probe
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe insisted he is “confident” the acquisition of Argos will go ahead despite a probe by the competition watchdog.
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VideoThe Retail Week: BHS, Austin Reed, Sainsbury's CMA probe and Walmart AGM
Our team in Arkansas discusses Walmart shareholders week, the demise of BHS and Austin Reed and a CMA probe into Sainsbury’s bid for Argos.
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NewsArgos to face strike action at Magna Park supply chain hub
Argos warehouse staff have voted to strike over plans to transfer the last of the retailer’s delivery drivers to logistics company Eddie Stobart.