All Argos articles – Page 5
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AnalysisAnalysis: The biggest hires and fires of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, Retail Week takes a look back at all the hires and fires that have made shockwaves in the retail sector this year.
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NewsHabitat boss Clare Askem steps down
Habitat boss Clare Askem has stepped down from the Sainsbury’s-owned business after eight years at the helm, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisCracker or turkey? The verdict on retail’s Christmas ads
From Edgar the Excitable Dragon to Kevin the Carrot’s musical extravaganza, two advertising agency bosses give their verdicts on who has won retail’s Christmas ad battle.
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NewsArgos warns shoppers about possible Brexit price rises
General merchandise giant Argos has cautioned customers that Brexit uncertainty may lead to higher prices.
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VideoWatch: Argos puts catalogue at heart of Christmas ad
Argos has centred its Christmas advertising campaign around its catalogue for the first time in a decade.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Argos bosses’ 2-for-1 deal
Patrick Blower’s take on the departure of boss John Rogers from Argos.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Rogers’ departure means for the future of Argos
Sainsbury’s Argos brand chief executive John Rogers is stepping down from his role, to be replaced by two existing members of its senior team. Retail Week analyses what that means for the business.
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NewsArgos chief executive John Rogers to step down
Sainsbury’s has said that the chief executive of Argos is set to leave the business at the end of October to take a senior role with a public relations company.
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NewsSainsbury’s second-quarter sales dented by Argos
Sainsbury’s has hailed “improved sales momentum” during its second-quarter despite challenging trading at Argos weighing on its top line.
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NewsCurrys and Argos square up to Amazon Prime Day
As Amazon Prime Day rages on, rivals across electricals, entertainment and fashion have launched competing Sales initiatives in a bid to cash in on the retail event.
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NewsExclusive: Sainsbury’s Argos execs Steel and Kibble to exit
Sainsbury’s Argos executives Mark Steel and Gary Kibble are both leaving the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsda pushes Sainsbury’s off number two grocery spot
Asda’s grocery market share has overtaken suitor Sainsbury’s for the first time since 2015, according to the latest data.
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NewsSainsbury’s Christmas sales fall despite grocery uplift
Sainsbury’s festive sales dipped as increased sales in its grocery division failed to offset declines in clothing and general merchandise.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What is ‘the Amazon effect' really?
The phrase ‘the Amazon effect’ brings to mind images of boarded-up shops and retail bankruptcies.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail has plenty of reasons to be cheerful – really
For many retailers, 2018 might be a year to forget. But despite torrid conditions, the industry has lots to celebrate as Christmas trading peaks and a new year beckons.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven of the best retail moments of 2018
’Tis the season to be jolly, and Retail Week is celebrating by unwrapping the most light-hearted and affirming retail moments of 2018.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has Black Friday passed its peak?
Shoppers were apparently reluctant to splash their cash on Black Friday this year, which also brought a polarised performance from bricks-and-mortar stores and online.
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NewsArgos opens new DC and collection points for Black Friday
Argos has opened a new regional distribution centre and 100 extra Sainsbury’s collection points in time for Black Friday.
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DataOnline search ranking: Electricals
Updated quarterly, our online search rankings – in association with Pi Datametrics – chart the top 20 websites by product search terms.
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DataOnline search ranking: Homewares
Updated quarterly, our online search rankings – in association with Pi Datametrics – chart the top 20 websites by product search terms.