Sainsbury's to sell Argos for £120m
Sainsbury's has agreed to sell Argos for £120 million to Swift Partners. The supermarket chain says the sale will allow it to focus on its core food business. Argos will continue operating within Sainsbury's stores and retain its product ranges and loyalty program.
- ▪Sainsbury's will sell Argos for £120 million to Swift Partners, a company formed for the purchase.
- ▪Swift Partners includes former Co-operative Group chief Richard Pennycook.
- ▪Argos will remain in Sainsbury's shops, continue selling Habitat products, and honour Nectar points.
- ▪The transaction is expected to close in February next year.
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Sainsbury's to sell Argos for £120mImage source, Getty ImagesByMitchell LabiakBusiness reporterPublished7 minutes agoSainsbury's has agreed to sell Argos for £120m as the supermarket chain aims to focus on its core food business.The buyer, Swift Partners, is a company which has been created to buy the brand and includes former Co-operative Group boss Richard Pennycook.Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.Sainsbury's said it would be "business as usual" for customers, staff, and suppliers. The deal is expected to complete next February. Related topicsCompaniesRetailingSainsbury'sArgos
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