Argos enlists Richard Ayoade for 2026 Christmas advert
Argos’ 2025 Christmas campaign scooped Christmas Advert of the Year at the RG Excellence Awards 2026, thanks to its humour and toy-led antics. Connie and Trevor return for 2026…
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Sainsbury’s raises FY profit outlook to £1.06bn as food sales rise
The retailer reported a statutory loss after tax of £164m due to costs associated with the agreed sale of Argos to Swift Partners
Could a marketplace model save Argos?
Argos is preparing to redefine its place in UK retail as it expands its marketplace offering and moves towards greater independence from Sainsbury’s. The strategy could give the…
Sainsbury’s And Argos Offer 17,500 Roles In Christmas Recruitment Drive
Some 17,500 seasonal roles will be available, supporting UK retailers Sainsbury’s and Argos during the busy holiday season.
Sainsbury’s set to recruit 17,500 Christmas roles
Sainsbury’s and Argos have announced a nationwide Christmas recruitment drive with 17,500 roles available across the UK. The seasonal staff members will support teams across the…
Argos reveals top 20 toys set to rule Christmas wishlists for 2026
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Sainsbury’s can ensure focus on its winning food strategy as it sells the Argos fascia, says GlobalData
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New chapter for Argos as Sainsbury’s agrees £120m sale
Sainsbury’s has agreed the sale of Argos to newly-formed company Swift Partners in a £120 million deal – significantly lower than the £1.4 billion it paid to acquire the business…
Sainsbury’s agrees £120m sale of Argos to Swift Partners
The deal will see Sainsbury's focus on its core grocery business while Argos enters a new phase under dedicated ownership
Sainsbury’s sells its non-food subsidiary Argos
The British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is selling its omnichannel subsidiary Argos to a group of investors in order to focus more on its core business.
UK's Sainsbury's To Sell Argos For €140m As It Sharpens Food Focus
Sainsbury's has agreed to sell its digital retailing business Argos to Swift Partners for at least £120 million (€140.1 million).
Sainsbury’s agrees £120m Argos sale as Usdaw vows to protect jobs
Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell Argos to newly formed investment company Swift Partners for at least £120m. Swift Partners was established for the acquisition by former Co-op boss…