Argos
This coverage examines Argosโs 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 โ offering insight for executives, managers, and professionals in home goods, general merchandise, and multichannel retail operations.
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Nov- 2021 -25 NovemberPeople Moves
Asda unveils new board appointments
Asda has appointed Lord Rose as its new chairman and Dame Alison Carnwath as non-executive director, with both appointments taking effect from 1 December. Rose is currently chairman of Zenith Automotive and the EG Group. Previously, he was CEO and executive chairman of Marks and Spencer, and he has also…
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25 NovemberHigh Street
Sainsburyโs opens new Aylesbury supermarket
Sainsbury’s has welcomed customers through the doors of a new supermarket in Aylesbury Gatehouse. The 50,000 sq. ft supermarket was opened by Mayor of Aylesbury, Anders Christensen, alongside local Haydon Abbey School pupil, Sabah. Sabah won a competition to design a limited-edition Sainsburyโs bag for life to mark the launch…
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4 NovemberSupermarkets
Sainsburyโs returns to profitability in H1
Sainsburyโs has revealed it has returned to profitability in the 28 weeks to 18 September 2021. During the period, the group generated pre-tax profits of ยฃ541m compared with a previous yearโs loss of ยฃ137m which the group attributed to โsignificantly lowerโ restructuring and impairment costs. Group revenue rose to ยฃ15.7bn…
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Oct- 2021 -1 OctoberHigh Street
Sainsburyโs launches biggest ever Christmas recruitment drive
Sainsburyโs has announced it will hire 22,000 seasonal jobs across the UK this Christmas, itโs largest ever seasonal recruitment drive.ย It said there will be 14,500 Sainsburyโs and Argos roles available in stores, including 500 customer and Trading manager positions, 3,000 online delivery driver positions on offer as well as…
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Sep- 2021 -24 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Very Group snaps up former Fenwick CEO as newest managing director
The Very Group has announced that it has appointed Robbie Feather, the former CEO of Fenwick, as its newest managing director with effect November 2021. Feather will succeed Sam Perkins, who will step down at the end of the year after seven years with the operator of very.co.uk. Prior to…
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15 SeptemberSupermarkets
Sainsburyโs to close all stores on Boxing Day
Sainsburyโs has announced it will keep all of its supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol filling stations closed on Boxing Day.ย It is the first grocer to announce the decision.ย Sainsburyโs said the decision to keep all stores shut has been made in recognition of the โextraordinary efforts of colleagues throughout…
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Aug- 2021 -25 AugustPeople Moves
Asda eyes former M&S boss for chief exec role
Asda is reportedly looking to Lord Rose of Monewden, the former boss of Marks and Spencer, as its new chief executive.ย According to The Times, the Issa brothers, owners of Asda, are considering Rose after Roger Burnely completed an early resignation earlier this month.ย Rose, who served as M&S chief…
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12 AugustAdvice
Building customer experiences that evolve with the user
The Covid-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst in the growth of online sales for the retail sector – which for some companies was a move they simply, and understandably, were not prepared for. This unprecedented shift to online meant that a basic e-commerce function on a website in many cases…
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Jul- 2021 -9 JulySupermarkets
Sainsburyโs Leeds Colton site undergoes refurb
Sainsburyโs has unveiled its new look Leeds Colton supermarket following โmonths of refurbishmentโ.ย As part of the renovation work, the site has seen a new Argos, refurbished beauty department, patisserie counter and cafe created on site.ย In addition, the storeโs chilled refrigeration cabinets and supporting infrastructure were also completely replaced…
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Jun- 2021 -7 JuneSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s expands Neighbourhood Hub stores
Sainsburyโs has announced the expansion of its Neighbourhood Hub stores initiative across the UK. The new format is a food-led extension of the supermarket chainโs convenience offering, with sites in Woodhall Spa, Midhurst and Bishopโs Waltham As part of Sainsburyโs latest endeavour, a series of upgrades have taken place to…
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