Housewares Business-to-business magazine for housewares retailers and their suppliers
Argos will reveal its Autumn/Winter 2016 catalogue to shoppers tomorrow (Saturday July 16), offering more than 60,000 products.
The retailer will launch 8,000 new lines for across tech, toys, and home.
Online shopping at Argos represents almost 50% of sales, and mobile commerce continues to grow, now representing around 30% of Argos’ total sales.
Argos marketing director Stephen Vowles said: “The retail revolution shows no signs of slowing down and we anticipate customers’ expectations for choice and convenience will be greater than ever this year.
“Our mission is to ensure customers can get hold all of the brands they love, as quickly and easily as possible. Over 95% of the UK population has access to up to 20,000 items for same day delivery via Fast Track, which offers four convenient slots seven days a week right to their doorstep – something no one else can offer.
“For larger items, we have the option of next day delivery on many lines. I’m more excited than ever by what we have on offer this Autumn/Winter.”
Key housewares highlights from the A/W16 range include additions to Argos’ own brand homewares and furniture brand, Heart of House. In time for Christmas, there will be a Heart of House range of luxury Christmas decorations. Hero lines include a drinks trolley for £54.99, the Oakington coffee and dining tables from £129.99 and the Darcy floral chair for £249.99, which is available with matching footstool.
Argos’ own-brand homeware range ColourMatch by Argos offers more than 800 homeware and accessories in 18 colourways and designs. Highlights include the two tone 12-piece dinner set for only £17.99 and the Iso cushion, just £7.99.
Retro for the home includes the Bush Classic Fridge-Freezer in a range of colours including cream, red, black and blue, and the Classic radio from Bush, available exclusively at Argos in various colours.
Argos operates a network of 842 stores and concessions across the UK and Republic of Ireland. In the financial year to February 2016, Argos sales were £4.1 billion and it employed some 30,000 people across the business. Argos is part of Home Retail Group.
