All Argos articles – Page 6
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NewsSainsbury's profits fall as restructuring costs bite
Sainsbury’s has suffered a fall in profitability during what chief executive Mike Coupe described as a “solid” first half.
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VideoWatch: Argos focuses on fulfilment in Christmas advert
Argos has used this year’s Christmas advert to hammer home its convenience credentials by highlighting its click-and-collect and same-day delivery propositions.
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NewsHolland & Barrett poaches Sainsbury’s Argos CTO Goley
Holland & Barrett has bolstered its executive team with two newly created roles, which include poaching Sainsbury’s Argos chief technology officer George Goley.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are you failing fast or just failing?
Failing fast is a much-used phrase in retail right now as businesses embark on transformation programmes. But does it really produce results?
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AnalysisTech. talking points: Ecosystems and app antagonism
Tech. 2018 has explored some of the biggest retail issues of the moment. Here we dig into some of the highlights of day two.
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VideoWatch: Mark Steel on the voice shopping and AR future
Sainsbury’s Argos digital director Mark Steel on what makes a great voice shopping experience and the importance of bringing together brilliant tech and brilliant staff.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Meet the graduates behind Argos' innovation
One might expect Argos’ tech hub in central London to have a distinctly sleek atmosphere.
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NewsArgos launches voice shopping with Google
Argos has rolled out a voice shopping service for Google Home devices that enables shoppers to order click-and-collect items.
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AnalysisWatch: The best examples of AR in retail
We look at the best examples of augmented reality bringing retail to life for shoppers.
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InterviewInterview: How Argos creates a culture of innovation
It’s fair to say things have changed a little at Argos since its digital director Mark Steel joined the business more than 20 years ago.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The products and trends of Christmas 2018
In an ultra-competitive retail environment, the golden quarter is make or break for many, but what products and trends will win out?
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NewsSainsbury's hires RSA chair Scicluna as Tyler exits
Sainsbury’s has appointed RSA Insurance Group and Portland Estates chairman Martin Scicluna as its chair, replacing David Tyler.
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NewsRetailers win latest stage of card fee legal battle
Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons have won the latest stage of a lengthy legal battle against Mastercard and Visa over charges.
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NewsSainsbury’s posts flat first quarter like-for-likes
Sainsbury’s like-for-like growth edged up 0.2% in the first quarter as the grocer ploughed £150m into lowering prices.
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DataData: Sainsbury's-Asda merger – the consumer verdict
Asda and Sainsbury’s management received a grilling from MPs during a parliamentary committee, but consumers are unfazed by the mega-merger, new research suggests.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail lessons from Apple’s $1trn valuation
Tech giant Apple stands on the cusp of being the highest valued American company ever, close to a capitalisation of $1trn.
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NewsHolland & Barrett poaches Wilko director Houghton
Holland & Barrett has snapped up Wilko retail director Anthony Houghton to bolster its bricks-and-mortar expansion plans, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionOpinion: When it comes to retail, size isn't everything
Is big still beautiful? Many appear to think so. The financial community are obvious fans.
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OpinionHow Argos’ supply chain turned it from junk into jewel
This time 10 years ago, many retail watchers were ringing the death knell for Argos. How times have changed, writes Gemma Goldfingle.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Sainsbury’s and Asda are joining forces
Retail’s potential new dream team made its debut in the City today, lifting the lid on the rationale behind the proposed Sainsbury’s-Asda mega merger.