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Argos partners with Pinterest to launch The Argos Mood Hotel – a world first hotel concept that brings upcoming interior trends to life

Argos partners with Pinterest to launch The Argos Mood Hotel – a world first hotel concept that brings upcoming interior trends to life

Leading UK retailer, Argos and visual inspiration platform Pinterest have joined forces to launch The Argos Mood Hotel - a world-first hotel concept curated using interior design products from the high street brand, based on the hottest interiors trends emerging

01/04/2022 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Sainsbury’s and Argos celebrate new milestone as 400th Argos store opens in a Sainsbury’s supermarket

Sainsbury’s has today reached a significant stage in its plans to bring Sainsbury’s and Argos closer together with the opening of its 400th Argos store inside a Sainsbury’s supermarket.

04/03/2022 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Easter decoration sales double versus last year, Argos reports

Easter decoration sales double versus last year, Argos reports

Shoppers are spending more than double the amount on Easter treats and decorations for the coming Bank Holiday weekend than they did last year (up by 104 per cent), data from Argos has shown.

31/03/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Argos reveals shopper tribes that fuelled soaring lockdown sales

Argos reveals shopper tribes that fuelled soaring lockdown sales

One year since the first lockdown, Argos has identified three major shopper tribes fuelling orders on its website, snapping up home entertainment, domestic appliances and fitness equipment at record rates.

22/03/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Mums set for a bumper Mother’s Day as Brits splash out on special occasions, Argos reports

Brits are set to treat their mums to £400m worth of gifts this Mother’s Day, with sales of perfume and hair tools at Argos soaring versus this time last year.

11/03/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Argos Christmas advert celebrates the magic of Christmas with a festive family show

Argos Christmas advert celebrates the magic of Christmas with a festive family show

Magic takes centre stage in the retailer’s highly anticipated 2020 Christmas advertising campaign, launching tonight to millions of viewers across the UK in what is expected to be one of the first Christmas commercials from a major British retailer this

01/11/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
ArrowXL trials extension to Highland service with Argos for large home delivery items

ArrowXL trials extension to Highland service with Argos for large home delivery items

Leading two-person delivery company ArrowXL is trialling an extension to its established Highland service with Argos which will see customers on the main Scottish Islands – including Shetland – able to order large items for home delivery from the leading

28/08/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Shoppers now want more from brands than a catalogue, says Bloomreach boss

Shoppers now want more from brands than a catalogue, says Bloomreach boss

As Argos announces plans to stop publishing its iconic catalogue as more shoppers browse and buy online, Michael Schirrmacher, UK MD at Bloomreach, comments: “The past few months have radically transformed the shopping experience: browsing and purchases are now happening

30/07/2020 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More

Argos offers special delivery for lightning-fast new Samsung 5G phone

To celebrate the highly anticipated launch of the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G next week, leading technology retailer Argos is offering customers the chance to have their new handset uniquely delivered on-the-go by parkour runners.

05/03/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Argos predicts heatwave sales boost for retro toys like Mr Frosty, Slush Puppy and Slip and Slide

Sales of retro toys are set to soar this Bank Holiday weekend, according to Argos, where retail experts predict that kids will leave their smartphone and tablet screens behind and head outside for fun.

22/08/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Argos launches new visual search for app users

Argos launches new visual search for app users

Homemakers can now find the look they want, at the touch of a button, thanks to a new visual search service in the Argos IoS app enabling customers to shop for homewares and furniture using images on their smart phone.

12/03/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Sainsbury’s and Argos launch ‘Help To Brighten A Million Christmases’

Sainsbury’s and Argos have today launched a new ‘Help to Brighten a Million Christmases’ campaign to encourage one million food and toy donations in stores across the UK. The initiative expands on Sainsbury’s year-round food bank scheme and will be

26/11/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Argos unveils first round of Black Friday bargains

Argos’s big Black Friday bonanza starts tomorrow (Friday 16 November 2018) with a whole host of brilliant bargains on offer to kick off the busiest shopping period of the year.  Available from midnight on Friday 16 November, the deals will span

15/11/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Argos customers can now ‘Voice Shop’  20,000 products using Google Assistant

Argos customers can now ‘Voice Shop’ 20,000 products using Google Assistant

For the first time, customers can use just their voice to reserve technology, toys and home essentials for same-day pick up from more than 850 Argos stores by using the Google Assistant (available on most Android phones, iOS or smart

07/09/2018 | Online retailers, Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
Argos revolutionises TV buying experience with new Augmented Reality in-app experience

Argos revolutionises TV buying experience with new Augmented Reality in-app experience

Argos has launched an innovative new Augmented Reality (AR) feature in its iOS app, allowing customers to view an animated version of different TV models in their own homes using their smartphone. Just in time for those looking to upgrade their

14/06/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Argos tips top toys for 2018, 200 days before Christmas

Argos tips top toys for 2018, 200 days before Christmas

Exactly 200 days before Christmas, leading UK toy retailer Argos has announced its highly anticipated Top Toys for 2018.  The list features 13 new and exciting toys that are set to feature on every child’s wish list and which will bring

07/06/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

It’s AR-gos: Britain’s leading toy retailer first to launch LEGO models in Augmented Reality

Argos, part of the Sainsbury’s Group, is the first UK retailer to launch augmented reality-enabled LEGO models through its app, giving customers the chance to view full scale, animated 3D versions of best-selling LEGO toys

29/05/2018 | Product Time, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Five reasons why you need BG Electrical’s Wi-Fi range extender sockets

Five reasons why you need BG Electrical’s Wi-Fi range extender sockets

With the summer of sport likely to divide TV-watching families, keeping up with all the action on phones and tablets will be essential for many of us. However, slow or patchy Wi-Fi coverage around the home can be frustrating –

22/05/2018 | Product Time, Retail News | Read More
Argos to launch ‘You’re Good to Go’ advertising campaign

Argos to launch ‘You’re Good to Go’ advertising campaign

Argos will tomorrow launch a new brand campaign – ‘You’re Good to Go’ - aiming to put the UK’s third largest online retailer at the heart of modern family life.

27/04/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Argos promotes four-hour deliveries in new Christmas campaign

Argos promotes four-hour deliveries in new Christmas campaign

UK retailer Argos launches its 2017 Christmas advertising campaign, breaking tonight with high profile spots during ITV’s Emmerdale and Channel 4’s Gogglebox.

03/11/2017 | Retail News | Read More
Argos tops ranking of 30 non-food retailers for support in cross-channel shopping journeys

Argos tops ranking of 30 non-food retailers for support in cross-channel shopping journeys

Strategic digital and multichannel consultancy Practicology has announced the results of the ranking in its first Omnichannel Customer Experience Report. The report identifies how well the non-food retailers support customers who are using a combination of stores, mobile and the

08/03/2017 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Argos adds Microlise to deliver real-time delivery information to customers

Argos adds Microlise to deliver real-time delivery information to customers

Leading digital retailer Argos is implementing a new transport management solution from Microlise. The tool gives their transport teams live visibility of vehicles and expected estimated times of arrival so they can take action to maximise their on-time performance, as well

11/01/2017 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
Abominable: five neon yetis feature in Argos’s new Christmas ad campaign

Abominable: five neon yetis feature in Argos’s new Christmas ad campaign

Three fully animated yetis have been spotted skating at speed through the streets of London, fast tracking much-needed festive cheer and gifts to unsuspecting passers-by. The high-octane scenes on a cold November morning mark the launch of the ‘Christmas Yetis’ campaign

04/11/2016 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Argos and LLamasoft shortlisted in 2016 European Supply Chain Excellence Awards

LLamasoft, the global leader in supply chain design software and solutions, is delighted to be shortlisted along with customer Argos for the 2016 European Supply Chain Excellence Awards, in the category of Supply Chain Strategy and Design. This year sees the

24/08/2016 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Kobo to launch new device with WHSmith and Argos in September

Kobo to launch new device with WHSmith and Argos in September

For many, reading is not just a pastime, but an identity. Inspired by that insight, Rakuten Kobo has announced Kobo Aura ONE, which was designed with the help of its best customers and reflects Kobo’s latest step towards the perfect

19/08/2016 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
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