Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?Published6 minutes agoDo you still shop at Argos? Its owner Sainsbury's recently announced it was selling the chain for a lot less than it paid for it just 10 years ago. But the new owners say they see "real opportunities" for growth, including opening new standalone shops.
- ▪Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?Published6 minutes agoDo you still shop at Argos?
- ▪Its owner Sainsbury's recently announced it was selling the chain for a lot less than it paid for it just 10 years ago.
- ▪But the new owners say they see "real opportunities" for growth, including opening new standalone shops.
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| Publication time | Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:03:48 GMT |
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Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?Published6 minutes agoDo you still shop at Argos? And if so, what do you think of it?The chain has been a fixture of the British High Street for more than 50 years and is still used by around half of all UK households.But it has struggled to thrive in recent years, facing fierce competition from online giants like Amazon, resulting in stagnating sales and store closures. Its owner Sainsbury's recently announced it was selling the chain for a lot less than it paid for it just 10 years ago. But the new owners say they see "real opportunities" for growth, including opening new standalone shops.
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