Argos
This coverage examines Argos’s operations and strategy within the UK retail sector, focusing on store performance, catalogue and online business, distribution logistics, product assortment, and leadership decisions. Reporting highlights how Argos navigates omnichannel retail, evolving consumer habits, and competitive pressures — offering insight for executives, managers, and professionals in home goods, general merchandise, and multichannel retail operations.
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Jul- 2024 -2 JulySupermarkets
Sainsbury’s Q1 sales jump 2.6% as it hails market share gains
Sainsbury’s has revealed that its retail sales rose 2.6% and also hailed its market share gains during the 16 weeks ended 22 June 2024. Sales at Sainsbury’s alone rose 4.2%, with grocery sales up 4.8% but its general merchandise and clothing sales dropped 4.3%. The retailer stated that the sales drop…
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Jun- 2024 -20 JuneSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s to sell banking portfolios to NatWest
Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell its banking arm’s personal loan, credit card and retail deposit portfolios to NatWest, in a deal that is set to complete next year. Under the deal, Sainsbury’s Bank will pay NatWest £125m to take on the portfolios. The sale will not include Sainsbury’s Bank’s commission income…
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17 JuneNews
Sainsbury’s completes Cobham superstore renovation
Sainsbury’s has recently completed the renovation project of its Cobham supermarket to upgrade the entire store. Over the past few months, employees in Sainsbury’s Cobham have been working to give the store a whole new look. The supermarket has been reimagined to showcase Sainsbury’s latest product offer and state-of-the-art format…
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17 JuneFeatures
The power of retail loyalty programmes
In the ever-competitive landscape of UK retail, where consumer choice is vast and customer expectations are higher than ever, retail loyalty programmes have emerged as a vital strategy for businesses looking to thrive. These programmes, which reward customers for their continued patronage, have become a cornerstone of modern retailing, providing…
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7 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-7/6/24
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has initiated a £1bn damages claim against Amazon on behalf of UK retailers selling on its marketplace. BIRA accuses Amazon of misusing retailers’ data and manipulating the Amazon Buy Box to divert sales and profits from these retailers to its own business. This claim,…
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7 JuneSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s unveils Klarna partnership
Sainsbury’s has revealed that it has struck a deal with buy-now-pay-later firm Klarna for the use of its product. The deal will see its payment methods available at the online checkouts of three brands; Argos, Habitat and TU. Sainsbury’s customers will be able to choose from Klarna’s three interest free…
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May- 2024 -13 MayFeatures
The hidden power of retail partnerships
In the retail landscape, collaboration has emerged as a strategic cornerstone for success. From co-branded product launches to joint marketing campaigns and shared retail spaces, partnerships are not just a trend but a transformative force driving innovation and growth. In the UK, retailers are harnessing the power of collaboration to…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilOnline & Digital
Barclay family’s Abu Dhabi backers plan Very sale
The Barclay family’s Gulf-based backer Redbird IMI is reportedly planning a sale of Very Group as it seeks to unwind a £1.2bn refinancing of the family’s debts, according to the Times. RedBird IMI, the joint venture that is part-funded by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan and American private…
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25 AprilSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s predicts profits to hit £1bn
Sainsbury’s has posted a pre-tax profit of £701m, an increase of 1.6% for the year ended 2 March 2024. As a result, the company expects an underlying profit of £1.06bn for the 2024-2025 period, up from the £966m it posted this year. The company saw a 6.8% rise in retail…
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11 AprilNews
Dobbies appoints new strategy and business development director
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Rajesh Gupta as strategy and business development director. Gupta qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG and has 20 years of experience in retail working in strategy, business development and customer roles with…
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