Is Argos closing down permanently?

Is Argos closing down permanently?

Sainsbury's, which owns the high street chain, said that "any standalone Argos store which has not reopened since March will remain closed permanently". Supermarket bosses confirmed that 120 standalone Argos stores had not opened their doors since the first national coronavirus lockdown forced them to close in March.

How many Argos stores are closing?

Argos unveil their Christmas advert for 2020 Sainsbury's, owners of Argos, announced yesterday it will cut some 3,500 jobs, most of which will be linked to the closure of 120 Argos stores.

What is happening with Argos?

Argos was acquired by Sainsbury's in September 2016 as part of the grocer's bid to strengthen its multichannel strategy. The store network is being reshaped, with a significant number of standalone shops being shuttered in favour of digital stores within Sainsbury's.

Can you order from Argos right now?

The Argos website is open as usual and still offering fast delivery. For items available with same day Fast Track delivery choose from a choice of time slots based on your location. To protect our customers and colleagues, orders will be delivered to your doorstep, and left in a safe and sensible location.

Why is Argos closing?

Argos has made the decision to close the majority of its UK stores as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. All of Argos' standalone stores have now shut their doors, but its stores inside Sainsbury's supermarkets remain open.

Who has taken over Argos?

Sainsbury's supermarket Argos Limited, trading as Argos, is a catalogue retailer operating in the United Kingdom and Ireland, acquired by Sainsbury's supermarket chain in 2016. It was established in November 1972 and is named after the Greek city of Argos.

Who owns Tesco's?

On 17 June 2016, Tesco sold the company on to a group of investors led by Midlothian Capital Partners and Hattington Capital for £217 million.

Who is Sainsburys owned by?

J Sainsbury plc The holding company, J Sainsbury plc, is split into three divisions: Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd (including convenience shops), Sainsbury's Bank, and Argos. As of 2018, the largest overall shareholder is the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar, the Qatar Investment Authority, which holds 21.99% of the company.

Why is Argos closing down?

Argos has made the decision to close the majority of its UK stores as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. All of Argos' standalone stores have now shut their doors, but its stores inside Sainsbury's supermarkets remain open.

Do Argos deliver beds upstairs?

We can only deliver items to a room of your choice providing our drivers feel there are no health and safety issues, like a staircase that's too narrow or a danger of damage to your property. ... You'll be able to see any delivery charges before you pay at the checkout.

How many Argos stores are closing in UK?

Sainsbury’s and Argos are set to close 125 stores across the UK over the next few years. The supermarket chain has just announced that the Sainsbury’s stores will be shut down over five years, and the Argos stores by 2024.

Are there any Argos stores open in Northern Ireland?

In Northern Ireland In Northern Ireland - from Friday 30 April, all Argos stores are open for the collection of pre-paid online orders, in-store shopping and returns. Our store locator can help you find your nearest store. Was this answer helpful? Still stuck? We're online

What to do if your Argos is down?

@BexShelbs @SupportArgos HELP! Your support line for broken electricals doesn't seem to want to take calls. Call the BUSH/Argos number, option 2 hangs up, option 1 suggests you call THE SAME NUMBER.

Why is Argos going back on their word?

Being told one thing by customer services on the phone and then being to told another in store and Argos going back on their word to provide replacement or refund. Not a happy customer