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Do Sainsburys own Argos?

Thomas T

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28 April 2023

Argos Limited is a British catalogue retailer operating in the United Kingdom and formerly in the Republic of Ireland, acquired by Sainsbury's supermarket chain in 2016. It was established in November 1972 and is named after the Greek city of Argos.

Is Argos now owned by Sainsburys?

Since its 2016 acquisition of Argos, Sainsbury's has been working hard to turn it into a more convenient, digital-first business. Hundreds of standalone stores have closed in favour of a growing network of click & collect points and Argos concessions in Sainsbury's stores.

Which company owns Argos?

Sainsbury's bought Argos for $1.36 billion in 2016.

Why did Argos move to Sainsbury’s?

With Argos' technology, Sainsbury's could leapfrog its competitors and gain a significant share of the new generation of digital consumers. Another motive for the bid is that Sainsbury's could move Argos stores into their existing supermarkets. Sainsbury's 1,300 stores could then become click-and-collect spots.

What companies are owned by Sainsbury’s?

Our Brands

Argos, Habitat, Tu, Nectar and Sainsbury's Bank are all delivering for their customers and we are on track to drive strong, sustainable, profitable growth to support our core food business.

Is Argos closing down in the UK?

Argos, which is now owned by Sainsbury's, has continued its move away from the high street, with plan to close 100 stores across the UK in 2023/24 in favour of instead opening in supermarkets. In the last 12 month, 45 branches have been closed and 25 opened within Sainsbury's stores.

Why is Argos closing down?

Argos announced the closure in January this year after failing to secure the investment needed to modernise its operations in Ireland. The Irish Times reported that the move will affect up to 580 staff. Those eligible will receive an enhanced redundancy package.

Can I return Argos to Sainsburys?

If you've checked the Product Support Site, but do need to return an item within its warranty, you can take it to any Argos store or Argos store within a Sainsbury's supermarket, including orders which were home delivered (unless it's a large item).

Are Currys and Argos owned by the same company?

DSG International, which owns Currys and PC World, and Home Retail Group, which owns Argos and Homebase, both reported falls in sales for the three months to January 10. DSG has reported a 10% fall in like-for-like in sales for the three months to January 10, despite a 2% increase after New Year.

Is Argos going into liquidation?

Argos, which is owned by Sainsbury's, said it plans to close 100 stores across the UK in 2023/24 - but many of the locations have not yet been confirmed. The retailer is moving away from the high street and expanding its presence in supermarkets, with concessions inside Sainsbury's branches.

How does Argos at Sainsburys work?

Simply place and pay for your order online, then select your nearest Argos store, collection point within Sainsbury's supermarkets or Argos store within Sainsbury's supermarkets to pick up your order from. We'll hold it for 7 days – so there's no need to rush.

Who is trying to buy Sainsbury’s?

Bestway, which is owned by the Pervez, Choudrey and Sheikh families and led by Chief Executive Zameer Choudrey, said it may look to make further market purchases of Sainsbury's shares, subject to availability and price.

What does Argos shop stand for?

Argos is a British catalogue retailer, established in November 1972 and is named after the Greek city.

Does Sainsburys own Waitrose?

Waitrose and its related brands are owned by the John Lewis Partnership (JLP), which is itself owned by its employees, referred to within the organization as "partners." Employee shares are held in trust by the Partnership—their shares cannot be sold by the individual partners.

Is Sainsburys still British owned?

The holding company, J Sainsbury plc, is split into three divisions: Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd (including convenience shops), Sainsbury's Bank, and Argos. As of 2021, the largest overall shareholder is the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar, the Qatar Investment Authority, which holds 14.99% of the company.

What is the largest supermarket in the UK?

Tesco is the largest retailer in Great Britain, with a market share of 27.5% at the end of 2022. Tesco is the largest supermarket chain in the United Kingdom. However, discounters Lidl and Aldi have grown rapidly.

What has happened to Argos?

Argos, owned by Sainsbury's, announced plans to close 100 stores earlier this year. The recent closures are part of its partner company's new strategy which involves closing 420 standalone stores over three-and-a-half years.

Have Argos stopped doing Catalogues?

In July 2020, Argos scrapped its catalogue division after 47 years. While the Ikea print catalogue has helped encourage sales of home furnishings and became a core part of the Swedish furniture giant's global marketing strategy, its print run recently came to an end after 70 years.

Is Argos growing?

argos.co.uk, operated by Argos, Ltd., is an online store with nationally-focused sales. Until 2020, argos.co.uk has seen mostly positive YoY growth of its e-commerce net sales. However, argos.co.uk experienced approximately 10.4 percent decline in its e-commerce net sales in 2022.

Why is Argos so popular?

Meaning 'swift' in Greek, Argos was born. Its stores combined the convenience of browsing products at home with the face-to-face contact of a local shop. The concept took off and the retailer grew to be a stalwart of the high street that had more than 800 stores at its peak.

Do Argos check faulty items?

If we are collecting your item, it will be inspected prior to being refunded. Please note that if the item has been inspected and is not returned as described we reserve the right to reject the refund or offer a partial refund depending on the condition of the item returned.

Do Argos replace faulty items?

With Argos Replacement Care, in the event of accidental damage or breakdown (after your manufacturer's guarantee has ended), we'll give you a like-for-like, brand-new replacement right away. You won't even notice it's gone!