All Argos articles – Page 18
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VideoLessons from Argos' digital transformation plan
Argos former chief operating officer David Robinson on the retailer’s digital transformation.
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OpinionOpinion: M&S’s new boss Rowe should blend old and new to build appeal
When Steve Rowe arrives at Marks & Spencer’s Paddington Basin headquarters next Monday he will do so for the first time as chief executive.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury’s Coupe’s cool-headed style bodes well for Argos deal
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe has shown a calmness amid turbulent conditions that augurs well for the grocer’s takeover of Argos.
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NewsSainsbury's could close more than 300 Argos stores, analysts predict
More than 300 Argos stores could be shuttered if Sainsbury’s completes its acquisition of owner Home Retail Group, analysts claim.
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NewsSainsbury's Coupe: Argos acquisition could spark more grocery 'alliances'
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe believes the potential acquisition of Argos could drive more grocers to seek “alliances” with fellow retailers.
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NewsSainsbury's closes in on Argos with £1.4bn bid for owner Home Retail
Sainsbury’s has tabled a cash-plus-shares bid of £1.4bn for Argos owner Home Retail Group, just an hour after Steinhoff pulled out of the running.
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NewsSteinhoff pulls out of Argos battle clearing way for Sainsbury's
Steinhoff has pulled out of the running to buy Argos owner Home Retail Group, paving the way for Sainsbury’s to acquire the business.
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AnalysisInfographic: Footfall slips in February plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, March 18, 2016: Ocado weekly orders, Paula Nickolds on Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign, plus more.
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NewsArgos bid deadline looms today but takeover tussle could drag on for weeks
The future ownership of Argos-owner Home Retail may become clear today as would-be owners weigh up whether to proceed with bids.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon and Argos
Retail news round-up on March 18, 2016: Amazon UK to lose its managing director; and Takeover Panel on Home Retail Group's bid deadlines.
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NewsArgos meets high customer expectations with Fast Track delivery service
The Connolly Supply Chain Initiative of the Year award was won by Argos after launching its same-day Fast Track delivery service.
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NewsWinners of the Retail Week Awards 2016
Waitrose managing director Mark Price won the Oracle Outstanding Contribution to Retail accolade at the Retail Week Awards with Oracle.
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NewsSainsbury’s like-for-likes rise ahead of Argos bid: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s fourth-quarter like-for-likes edged up 0.1%, buoyed by an increase in online sales. This is what the analysts said.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury’s focus on quality and value pays off as sales advance
When Sainsbury’s updated after Christmas, boss Mike Coupe said he expected sales in the second half of the year to be better than the first.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe: 'I don't feel personal pressure' over Argos bid
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has shrugged off suggestions that he will be under pressure if the grocer does not complete a deal for Argos.
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NewsSainsbury's considers £1.5bn bid for Home Retail as deadline nears
Sainsbury’s is considering upping its offer for Home Retail from £1.3bn to £1.5bn in an effort to outmanoeuvre bid rival Steinhoff.
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NewsAgenda: Sainsbury's, Ocado, Ted Baker results and Argos deadlines
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with full-year figures from French Connection, Ted Baker and bid deadlines for Argos on the agenda.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Harrods, Ikea and Argos
Retail news round-up on March 11, 2016: Harrods managing director to depart this summer and Ikea doubles its annual profit in Ireland.
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NewsHome Retail boss Walden: Argos has delivered 'clear value' for bidders
Home Retail boss John Walden said Argos demonstrated “clear value” for bidders Sainsbury’s and Steinhoff following its full-year results.
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NewsArgos like-for-likes fall but retailer reports improving trend over the year
Argos like-for-likes fell 1.1% in the eight weeks to February 27, hampered by declining sales of electricals.