Argos Plc in Retailing (United Kingdom)

May 2013 | 4 pages | ID: A3ABB28C11AEN
Euromonitor International Ltd

Abstracts

Following a disappointing fall in profits, in late 2012, Home Retail Group announced a new strategy to revitalise Argos’ fortunes. The strategy focuses on digital retail, involving the closure of 75 stores, and the winding down of the famous Argos catalogue. The company envisages that more consumers are buying online and that its stores will be used more as collection points. The company is hoping to use the widespread brand recognition and loyalty Argos commands, as well as huge distribution...

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Product coverage: Non-Store Retailing, Store-based Retailing.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Contents

Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 1 Argos Plc: Key Facts
Summary 2 Argos Plc: Operational Indicators
Internet Strategy
Summary 3 Argos Plc: Share of Sales Generated by Internet Retailing
Company Background
Private Label
Summary 4 Argos Plc: Private Label Portfolio
Competitive Positioning
Summary 5 Argos Plc: Competitive Position 2012