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Argos Limited Company Profile
You might not find the Golden Fleece, but this retail chain offers plenty of other treasures. Argos is one of the UK's leading retail outlets with about 730 locations throughout the country and in Ireland. The chain sells a wide variety of products, including consumer electronics, electrical appliances, and toys, as well as other household goods, furniture, and clothing. It also sells gardening supplies, power tools, and sporting equipment. In addition to its stores, Argos sells goods through its catalog and Web site. It is the flagship brand of the Home Retail Group (formerly Argos Retail Group), which was spun-off by GUS and began trading on the London Stock Exchange in 2006.
Contact Information
Address: 489-499 Avebury Blvd.
Milton Keynes MK9 2NW, United Kingdom
Phone:+44-845-124-0044
Fax:+44-1908-692-301
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:March
Revenue (2008):8046.60 M
Employees (2008):15,000
Key People
CEO: Terence (Terry) Duddy
Managing Director: Sara Weller
Marketing Director: Karen Bray
Industry Information
Sector: Services
Industry: Electronics Stores
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