Argos Limited

489-499 Avebury Blvd., Saxon Gate West
Milton Keynes
MK9 2NW, United Kingdom (Map)
Phone: +44-845-124-0044
Fax: +44-1908-692-301
http://www.argos.co.uk

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You might not find the Golden Fleece, but this multi-channel, general merchandise retailer offers plenty of other treasures. Argos is one of the UK's leading online and bricks-and-mortar retailers with some 750 locations throughout England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The chain sells more than 35,000 products, including consumer electronics, electrical appliances, jewelry, and toys, as well as other household goods and furniture. It also sells gardening supplies, power tools, and sporting equipment. In addition to its stores, Argos sells goods through its catalog and online. Founded in 1973, Argos is the flagship brand of the Home Retail Group and accounts for more than 70% of its parent company's sales.

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Company Type Subsidiary of Home Retail
Fiscal Year-End February
2011 Sales (mil.) £4,191.3
1-Year Sales Growth 2.0%
2011 Employees 33,399
1-Year Employee Growth 1.6%
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CEO Terence (Terry) Duddy
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