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  • Is Argos the Amazon of the UK?

    Home Retail Group has announced an 8% increase in operating profit despite a drop in sales at DIY chain Homebase. The figures for the financial period to 3 March, show group sales at £5,607 million.
  • Argos keeps home (retail group) fires burning

    In flagrant disregard for our predictions of consumer doom and gloom, The Home Retail Group (parent of Argos and Homebase) has posted slump-defying results: sales up 3.0% in total to £2,7bn  with like-for-like sales up 1.4% at Argos and down 2.5% at Homebase.

  • Homebase begins Check & Reserve trial

    Argos' sister company has launched a click 'n' collect service in seven stores and has plans for a national rollout

  • Home Retail Group profits plunge but multichannel sales and innovation continue

    Presenting half year financial results this week, the Argos and Homebase parent company revealed plans to continue investing in ecommerce and add new online features at both Argos and Homebase. Amongst the highlights are video content for Argos and doubling the number of items consumers can buy online at Homebase.co.uk