ARGOS
Argos is partnering with both ebay and Sainsburys to bring extra choice and covenience to its customers
“ Our new distribution model allows us to provide customers in any Argos location with a choice of around 20,000 lines within hours , regardless of the size or stocking capacity of the store .”
- John Walden , Chief Executive of Home Retail Group with Sainsbury ’ s supermarket . Argos , as the UK ’ s leading general merchandise retailer and Sainsbury ’ s , the UK ’ s second largest grocer , have teamed up to open 10 new Argos digital stores within existing Sainsbury ’ s supermarkets this year . This will bring extra choice and convenience to Sainsbury ’ s and Argos ’ customers who will have access to the combined ranges in the convenience of a Sainsbury ’ s supermarket .
These new format digital stores will provide customers with a choice of over 20,000 nongrocery products which they can either buy instantly in store via tablets , or reserve online for easy collection within hours , the same or the following day . An extended range of around 40,000 products can also be ordered in store for home delivery .
Upon announcing this new way to reach the end user , John Walden , Chief Executive of Home Retail Group , said : “ Our new distribution model allows us to provide customers in any Argos location with a choice of around 20,000 lines within hours , regardless of the size or stocking capacity of the store . This strategic capability has opened up options for a variety of new Argos stores and formats , and the possibility that we can now cost-effectively reach more customers and neighbourhoods with an Argos presence . I look forward to the results of the 10 store programme with Sainsbury ’ s and to understanding the full potential of this exciting opportunity .”
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