How important are toys to Argos? What are your ambitions in this sector? Argos is the UK's number one toy retailer (by value) and toys is an incredibly important category to our business. Many people will remember flicking through the ...
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In the US and UK the market for clothing for pets is growing. But is it a sensible bit of indulgence or an inappropriate fad, asks Helen Soteriou. Anyone going into a park during the recent cold weather might very well have seen dogs ...
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The company behind nursery brand Chicco, Artsana UK has added to its headcount as the firm continues to grow. To support recent sales growth of 24 per cent, the company has hired Natalie Jackson to its customer development team. Jackson ...
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The April 2013 edition of ToyNews is now available to read online and on your iPad. The issue boasts the first interview with Simon Hedge since he took on the role of managing director of GP Flair. We talk about the firm's strong start to ...
Consumers seem to love the idea of toys based on characters from TV ads – now they’re about to get another one. Forget Compare the Meerkat plush and the EDF Energy Zingy blob; Argos is preparing to launch a range of alien toys ...
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Moshi Monsters has partnered with popular toy retailers to bring a range of exclusive Moshi Monsters digital codes to kids this Easter. From March 27th until April 21st this year, Argos will offer Moshi fans the chance to obtain an ...
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The UK High Street has changed massively in the space of a few months. In December, electrical retailer Comet closed its last store, and January brought about the demise of Jessops, HMV and Blockbuster, with all three entering ...
Retailer Argos is giving away cinema tickets for Disney's Wreck-It Ralph movie. Those who spend £20 or more in an Argos store will receive a free kids' cinema ticket. The voucher is valid for one free child ticket to a single ...
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Argos' sales made by customers using mobile devices have jumped 117 per cent year-on-year. The announcement was made today as part of parent company Home Retail Group's end of year trading statement. Argos' overall like-for-like sales ...
Argos has announced plans to close its TV shopping channel. On a separate note, the retailer has also pulled out of China. Its TV shopping channel launched in June 2011 on BSkyB and showcased over 1,000 products a week, reports The ...
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UK retailers have kicked off a number of toy deals and promotions for the half-term school break. Argos is offering shoppers a £5 gift voucher when they spend £30 or more on LEGO toys in-store, as is Amazon for online LEGO ...
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The Argos-owned Chad Valley is the third biggest toy brand in the UK, with revenues of £430 million in 2010/2011 (the latest official figures published). Sainsbury’s is planning to significantly expand its Grow & Play line. It ...
Soccerstarz has released its new blind bags, which offer up to 100 new figures, including some of the biggest players and teams in the sport. Launching throughout February, the bags include key names from UK sides such as Manchester ...
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Argos is cutting 20 per cent off the price of Turtles toys this Saturday only in its Merry Hill shop. And the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will make their first UK store appearance at Argos' Merry Hill store on the same day. Fans will ...
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Mega Brands UK has announced that Kerry Rimmer will be joining its team. Rimmer will start work on January 28th as General National Accounts Manager responsible for the UK Sales team. Reporting directly to Dave Martin (vice president, ...
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