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Argos launches its new Autumn/Winter 2015 range

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ireland’s leading general merchandise retailer, Argos, has just launched its new Autumn/Winter 2015 range, with hundreds of new products available across toys, technology, homewares and furniture including top brands such as Habitat, Nespresso, Juicy Couture and Lacoste. The full Argos range of over 20,000 products can be found…

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Argos launches exclusive fashion range by American clothing company Cherokee

106 items available across children’s and adult’s clothing Customers can benefit from introductory 25% off Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Families looking for durable, stylish and affordable clothing for active lifestyles need look no further thanks to the launch of a brand new fashion range exclusively designed for Argos by American…

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Argos unveils list of the most anticipated toys for 2015 dominated by characters from the big and small screen

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-6-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The most hotly anticipated toys for 2015 have been unveiled today in a list dominated by characters from the big and small screen. From Sing-A-Long Elsa, star of the mega hit Frozen, to an interactive Tracy Island from the newly re-mastered Thunderbirds, and Tumbling Stuart toy inspired…

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Argos chooses Birmingham School of Jewellery student Danielle Laurent to produce an exclusive jewellery collection

Milton Keynes, 2015-6-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — First year Birmingham School of Jewellery student Danielle Laurent has been chosen by Argos to produce an exclusive jewellery collection, to be sold in the retailer’s stores nationwide and on argos.co.uk from January 2016. Danielle, aged 39 who is originally from California, USA, beat off competition from 50 other…

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Argos digital store opens inside the Sainsbury’s supermarket in West Hove

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — A brand new Argos digital store opens today Wednesday 3 June inside the Sainsbury’s supermarket in West Hove bringing extra choice and convenience to customers in the area. The new digital store has created 14 local jobs and follows the announcement in January about the retailers teaming…

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Argos refreshed its Heart of House and Colourmatch ranges ahead of the Autumn Winter season

Milton Keynes, 2015-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Argos has refreshed its Heart of House and Colourmatch ranges which also includes new designs from Habitat ahead of the Autumn Winter season. Over 400 new items have been introduced to Argos’ Heart of House homewares and furniture range– many of which have been designed in-house. Argos’ design team has…

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Argos digital stores open in Sainsbury’s supermarkets

LONDON, 2015-5-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first two Argos digital stores are opening today (Wednesday 27th May) in Sainsbury’s supermarkets in North Cheam in Surrey and Nantwich in Cheshire, bringing extra choice and convenience to customers in the local communities. This follows the announcement in January about the retailers teaming up to open…

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Sales of vinyl record players at Argos tripled during the last month vs the same period last year

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-4-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Vinyl record players are unexpectedly roaring back into fashion with a new generation of music lovers rediscovering classics from the 60’s as an alternative to top 40 chart songs. Sales of record players at Argos have tripled during the last month versus the same period last year. Responding…

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Argos research: Over 80% of Irish renters not saving for a home of their own as renting continues to be increasingly common in Ireland

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-4-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over 80 per cent of Irish renters say they’re not saving for a home of their own as renting continues to be increasingly common in Ireland, according to new research carried out by Ireland’s leading general merchandise retailer Argos. The desire to buy is strong with 54…

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Heart of House research: Over 80% of UK renters admit that they aren’t saving for a home of their own as renting continues to become common around Britain

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over 80 per cent of UK renters admit that they aren’t saving for a home of their own1 as renting continues to become increasingly common around Britain. 43 per cent of people said they feel trapped renting because they cannot afford to save for their own property1, but 25…

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Scania designed Euro 6 compliant trucks running on biomethane gas hit the road with Argos

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thousands of products are now being moved around the nation’s roads without a drop of diesel in sight thanks to five ground-breaking gas-powered Argos trucks. Designed by Scania and complying with Euro 6, Europe's latest clean exhaust emissions standard, the vehicles can run completely off biomethane gas, and…

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Argos launches a collection of inspirational jewellery which can be customised and then 3D printed to order

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-3-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Argos today announced the launch of a collection of inspirational jewellery which can be customised and then 3D printed to order, before being dispatched directly to the customer. The technology that makes this happen is powered by Digital Forming, 3D print experts and partners in the project.…

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Argos survey reveals that parents preferred the fun of baking their children’s cakes opposed to picking one up on the shop

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Move over Mary Berry, parents are now leading the way with cake baking. A survey¹ has found that 48 per cent of UK parents are boycotting shop-bought cakes in favour of home baking for kid’s birthday parties. The survey by leading digital retailer Argos found that parents preferred…

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Argos: A third of UK renters are losing an average of £300 in deposit money for home improvements

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — A third of UK renters are losing an average of £300 in deposit money from their landlord because they’ve made changes to their accommodation without seeking permission first[1], according to recent research. The findings, compiled for Heart of House at Argos, also found that 45 per cent of…

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Argos and Sainsbury’s team to open 10 new Argos digital stores within existing Sainsbury’s supermarkets

LONDON, 2015-1-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Argos, the UK’s leading general merchandise retailer and Sainsbury’s, the UK’s second largest grocer, have teamed up to open 10 new Argos digital stores within existing Sainsbury’s supermarkets. This will bring extra choice and convenience to Sainsbury’s and Argos’ customers who will have access to the combined ranges…

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Argos to launch an exclusive UK fashion range with Cherokee

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-1-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading digital retailer Argos has announced that it will be launching an exclusive UK fashion range with Cherokee, offering a range of clothing, accessories and footwear for the Autumn / Winter 2015 season. Customers will be able to choose from a range of high quality, stylish and affordable…

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Argos commissioned Leeds Beckett University report unveiled the new ways people are shopping in modern-day Britain

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new independent report has unveiled the new ways that 49 million[1] people are shopping in modern-day Britain. Eight different shopping ‘tribes’ have been revealed in the How We Shop Report[2], commissioned by Argos through Opinion Matters in partnership with Leeds Beckett University, identifying the different tactics and…

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Argos gives its Victoria store a ‘digital makeover’ now local residents can take advantage of the speed and convenience of online shopping

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-12-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Local residents in Victoria can now take advantage of the speed and convenience of online shopping on their local high street, thanks to Argos which has given their store a ‘digital makeover’. The revamped ‘paperless’ store has a fresh and contemporary look, with tables of tablets replacing Argos’…

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Argos predicts UK mobile shopping frenzy this year with more visits than ever to its website and apps on ‘Cyber Monday’

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-11-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — As one of the biggest shopping weekends of 2014 approaches, leading online retailer Argos is predicting a UK mobile shopping frenzy this year with more visits than ever to its website and apps on ‘Cyber Monday’ coming from shoppers using smartphones and tablets. With Christmas shopping kick-starting…

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Argos officially launched its 2014 Christmas Gift Finder – the world’s first swipe-to-like shopping web app

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-11-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Leading digital retailer Argos has this week officially launched its 2014 Christmas Gift Finder - the world’s first swipe-to-like shopping web app, which has already been nominated for an industry award.¹ The Gift Finder was developed by Convert, a new London-based digital agency set up by the award-winning Cheltenham-based agency…

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Argos’ 2014 Christmas advertisement launches onto TV screens

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Argos’ 2014 Christmas advertisement is set to burst onto TV screens tomorrow evening, marking the fifth execution in quick succession from the new GET SET GO ARGOS campaign by CHI&Partners, which launched last month. As energetic and contemporary as the three that have preceded it, the new advertisement, ‘Advent',…

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Argos research reveals that festive British family traditions around Christmas are still firmly alive

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-11-7— /EPR Retail News/ — Generations of children have grown up anticipating the excitement of seeing what Santa has left in their stockings or under the tree. Happily, fresh research out this morning from the UK’s number one toy retailer, Argos, has revealed that festive family traditions around Christmas are still firmly alive. Modern…

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Argos gives its Rotherham stores at Howard Street and Parkgate Retail Park a ‘digital makeover’

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Local residents in Rotherham can now take advantage of the speed and convenience of online shopping on their local high street and retail park, thanks to Argos which has given both of its local stores a ‘digital makeover’. The stores, located on Howard Street and Parkgate Retail Park, were…

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Argos: Being a superhero is top of people’s wish list for Halloween parties

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-10-29— /EPR Retail News/ — There are plenty of fancy dress ideas for Halloween, from traditional ghosts and ghouls to popular fictional characters and celebrities. This year, however, it’s all about the superhero and it’s not just kids who are dressing up. For the past few years superhero costumes proved to be popular…

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Argos’s campaign ‘GET SET GO ARGOS’: Mobile game from CHI&Partners, Mindshare, Candy Space and Kinetic allows commuters to compete for bundles of Argos prizes

Mobile game from CHI&Partners, Mindshare, Candy Space and Kinetic allows commuters to compete for bundles of Argos prizes. Sales via mobile devices now represent 22 per cent of total Argos sales. Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-10-28— /EPR Retail News/ — Leading digital retailer Argos will this week launch yet another innovative element to its new campaign ‘GET SET GO…

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UK singer-songwriter Katy B performed at Argos’ digital store on Old Street, London to mark Argos’ new campaign launch ‘GET SET GO ARGOS’

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-10-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Last night saw crowds gather to watch platinum-selling UK singer-songwriter Katy B give an exclusive performance at Argos’ digital store on Old Street, London to mark Argos’ new campaign launch. The special event was broadcast live to millions of fans on YouTube and Argos’ Google+ page. Fresh…

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Argos hosted first UK Google+ Hangout on Air from its digital store

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-10-24— /EPR Retail News/ — Last night (Oct. 22, 2014) saw crowds gather to watch a UK first, as leading digital retail Argos brought music, technology and real-time social media interactivity together by hosting a Google+ Hangout on Air from its digital store on Old Street, London, broadcast to millions through YouTube…

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Argos joins forces with Bose

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-10-16— /EPR Retail News/ — Today Argos, the leading online high-street retailer, announced that it has joined forces with Bose, the audio specialists. Bose fans can head in store or to the dedicated online shop (via www.argos.co.uk) and purchase the selected range of Bose speakers and headphones. Customers will be able to purchase…

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Argos reveals new staff uniforms to reflect the growing role of technology in the store environment

Milton Keynes, 2014-10-16— /EPR Retail News/ — Staff in Argos stores across the UK and Republic of Ireland will be wearing new uniforms this autumn to reflect the growing role of technology in the store environment, as the retailer unveils a whole new brand identity to support its plans to become a digital retail leader. Argos canvassed…

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