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Sainsbury's ends Argos sale talks with JD.com

Sainsbury's has announced it has ended discussions with JD.com regarding a potential sale of its Argos business. The decision comes after the Chinese e-commerce giant proposed "materially revised" terms and commitments that Sainsbury's concluded were not in the best interests of its shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders. Argos, which...

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Sainsbury’s Argos CEO John Rogers steps down

J Sainsbury plc has announced that John Rogers, CEO of Sainsbury’s Argos, is leaving the business on October 31, 2019, to become Chief Financial Officer of WPP PLC. The company added that Argos’s retail and logistics teams will report into Simon Roberts, Retail and Operations Director and Argos’s commercial team will report into Paul...

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Sainsbury's Tu clothing launches at Argos

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has announced that its clothing line Tu will be available from Argos from the end of the month. From April 25, Sainsbury’s Tu customers will be able to order clothing online by 2pm for next day delivery or free click and collect from 1,100 Sainsbury’s and Argos stores across the UK. There will be no minimum order...

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High street retailers begin seasonal recruitment plan

Across the country, British high street retailers have begun with their seasonal recruitment. Large retailers such as Matalan, Argos and John Lewis will all take on extra temporary staff to help cope with their predicted seasonal push. However, some retailers appear to be on edge of caution with the number of seasonal employees they plan to...

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Argos expanding into clothing with Emma Bunton

Argos has announced that it is partnering with former Spice Girl’s singer Emma Bunton on a baby and childrenswear range, for the retailer’s newly launched clothing category. The collaboration is the first of its kind for both Argos and Bunton, and the clothing range will be available in store and online from January 2012, and will feature a...

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Argos to embrace upmarket catalogue

Argos, part of Home Retail Group, wants to broaden its product base, moving away from the image of inexpensive jewellery for the 'chavs.' The company will offer a more aspirational catalogue to target John Lewis customers to include includes premium brands and more luxurious home furnishings for the first time, according to a report. Whilst...