All Argos articles – Page 31
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NewsArgos extends eBay tie-up to more sellers and 650 shops
Argos has extended its eBay click-and-collect offer to a wider product range and more stores.
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OpinionComment: Stores with place names – who cares?
Putting a place name next to a store logo may be stating the obvious and might even cause shoppers to feel manipulated.
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AnalysisRetail Week launches its first 24-hour hackathon
Retail Week is launching the first Retail Week Hackathon, affording retailers crucial insight into creating the ultimate customer experience.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How multichannel retailers rank by online sales
As Dixons breaks through the £1bn online sales barrier - equivalent to a quarter of Amazon’s £4bn UK retail sales - Retail Week Knowledge Bank looks at how it compares to other multichannel players.
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NewsArgos appoints head of IT, commercial and supply chain
Argos has appointed Henrietta Baring to the newly created position of head of IT, commercial and supply chain to help it become a “digital retail leader”.
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GalleryIn pictures: BT Retail Week Technology Awards winners
The BT Retail Week Technology awards took place at the Hilton Park Lane in London last night, with technologists across the industry rewarded for their achievements.
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NewsArgos and Homebase like-for-likes rise in first quarter
Argos’s like-for-likes rose 4.9% in its first quarter, driven by seasonal product sales and continued growth in electricals.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The BT Retail Week Technology award winners 2014
The BT Retail Week Technology Awards, which took place at the London Hilton on Park Lane on Wednesday, unearthed some brilliant technology projects.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Eight trends changing customer experience in retail
Delivering strong customer experience has never been more important. Retail Week looks at the top trends affecting shoppers’ interaction with retailers.
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InterviewQ&A: Pets at Home people director, Ryan Cheyne
Ryan Cheyne is people director for Pets at Home and Retail Week Rising Stars 2014 Awards judge. He speaks to Retail Week about his life in retail.
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GalleryIn pictures: World Cup windows and displays
Retailers are rolling out the promotional material in an effort to benefit from the forthcoming World Cup 2014.
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OpinionBlog: Own brand is critical in the fight to stand out in home and DIY
Own brand is playing an increasingly critical role in the fight to stand out and drive innovation in the competitive home and DIY sector.
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NewsArgos unveils details of homewares own-brand ahead of launch
Argos has unveiled details of its home furnishings own brand Heart of House ahead of an official launch later this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who's who in the UK marketplace sector?
Following Tesco’s deal with House of Fraser to sell the latter’s products on its website, Retail Week takes a look at the key marketplace players.
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NewsRetailers including Waitrose and Argos plan to use Powatag mobile technology
Retailers including Waitrose, Screwfix and Argos are planning to roll out mobile payment and marketing platform Powatag.
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Analysis
Analysis: Harnessing digital talent in a multichannel era
Training and retaining first-class ecommerce employees is one of the biggest challenges retailers face in today’s multichannel marketplace.
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NewsIn pictures: Cafes, robotic lawnmowers and Netmums – Homebase's new look
Homebase has opened a new format that features its first cafe and a focus on inspiration as it bids to enhance its appeal with female shoppers.
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OpinionComment: Would a Dixons/Carphone deal be retail’s first m-commerce merger?
The likely tie-up between Carphone warehouse and Dixons might in future come to be seen as retail’s first big m-commerce merger.
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AnalysisTimeline: Habitat at 50 – the story of a design innovator
After a turbulent period during the recession, Habitat appears reinvigorated as it celebrates an eventful 50 years in the home retail market.
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OpinionBlog: Rivals should pay attention to Argos' new home own brand
Argos has traditionally been strong in sales of home-related products, but its crown has slipped in recent years.