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"Argos reveals travel cup sales surge by 537 per cent as Brits go green" press release

10 Jan 2018

News article announcing that "sales of reusable coffee cups leapt five-fold last month according to leading UK retailer Argos."

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"Argos reveals travel cup sales surge by 537 per cent as Brits go green" press release

"Get the Look for Less: Princess Eugenie’s Engagement Ring" press release

22 Jan 2018

News article promoting "the Revere 18ct Rose Gold Plated Silver Morganite Colour CZ Ring from Argos (544/9123)."

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"Get the Look for Less: Princess Eugenie’s Engagement Ring" press release

"Spring / Summer 2018 has arrived at Argos!" press release

27 Jan 2018

News article announcing "the launch of Argos’s new Spring / Summer 2018 range available from Saturday 27 January 2017."

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"Spring / Summer 2018 has arrived at Argos!" press release

Sales of traditional jewellery DOUBLE at Argos after Brits binge watch The Crown on Netflix press release

6 Feb 2018

News article announcing that "sales of traditional, antique-style jewellery have soared at Argos following The Crown season 2’s appearance on Netflix."

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Sales of traditional jewellery DOUBLE at Argos after Brits binge watch The Crown on Netflix press release

"Made in Argos: Get the Chelsea Look for Less" press release

8 Feb 2018

News article announcing that "as Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams proudly announced their engagement today, leading digital retailer Argos present an almost identical version, for a fraction of the...

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"Made in Argos: Get the Chelsea Look for Less" press release

"Get London Fashion Week’s hottest look at Argos for £34.99" press release

19 Feb 2018

News article promoting the Chad Valley family swim centre pool sold at Argos following a model wearing an inflatable paddling pool at London Fashion Week.

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"Get London Fashion Week’s hottest look at Argos for £34.99" press release

"Argos reveals the great carb comeback as Brits ditch spiralizers for pasta, bread and potato gadgets" press release

26 Feb 2018

News article reporting on Argos sales figures indicating that "Brits are choosing to ditch faux carbs and embrace the real deal as sale and demand for carb-preparation gadgets is on the rise while...

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"Argos reveals the great carb comeback as Brits ditch spiralizers for pasta, bread and potato gadgets" press release

"Argos reveals Harry Potter is the most popular World Book Day character beating superheroes Spiderman and Superman" press release

1 Mar 2018

News article announcing that "as hundreds of kids wake up ready to spend the day as their favourite book character on World Book Day, Argos has revealed that Harry Potter is the biggest selling...

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"Argos reveals Harry Potter is the most popular World Book Day character beating superheroes Spiderman and Superman" press release

"Argos launches ultimate home-style gym" press release

12 Mar 2018

News article announcing the launch of "The Argos House of Fitness" gym, situated at 62–64 Southampton Row, London and offering a variety of free fitness classes to the public. Includes for booking...

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"Argos launches ultimate home-style gym" press release

"Purple plants, garden ‘rooms’ and vertical planting set to dominate trend-setting gardens in 2018" press release

14 Mar 2018

News article announcing that Argos has revealed "searches for gardening products already up by 43 per cent compared to last year. Brits can’t wait to get back into the garden despite the weather...

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"Purple plants, garden ‘rooms’ and vertical planting set to dominate trend-setting gardens in 2018" press release

"Barking mad Brits work up a sweat with their pets" press release

19 Mar 2018

News article announcing the launching of the Argos House of Fitness opening "to the public from 12:00 on Friday 23 March and all-day Saturday 24 March, located at 62–64 Southampton Row, London" and...

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"Barking mad Brits work up a sweat with their pets" press release

"Sainsbury’s launches Tu clothing range at Argos" press release

28 Mar 2018

News article announcing that Sainsbury's "popular Tu clothing range for men, women and children will soon be available from Argos" and "from 25th April customers can order Tu clothing online by 2pm...

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"Sainsbury’s launches Tu clothing range at Argos" press release

"Green-fingered Brits are weeding their way to greater wellbeing" press release

4 Apr 2018

News article reporting on findings of a study by Argos into the time on an average weekly basis adults spent gardening and the development of a "Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) developed by TV...

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"Green-fingered Brits are weeding their way to greater wellbeing" press release

"Argos creates 150 permanent tech jobs to support digital growth" press release

26 Apr 2018

News article announcing that "Argos is searching for 150 permanent technology and digital specialists who can support its growing digital business and make shopping even better and more convenient for...

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"Argos creates 150 permanent tech jobs to support digital growth" press release

"Get a touch of Markle’s Sparkle for less at Argos" press release

2 May 2018

News article announcing that "to celebrate the upcoming Royal Wedding, Argos is launching a stunning replica of the diamond engagement ring designed by Harry for his future wife", the ‘Meghan...

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"Get a touch of Markle’s Sparkle for less at Argos" press release

"Newcastle crowned Hot Tub Capital of the UK" press release

18 May 2018

News article announcing that "at-home hot tub trend on the rise as Argos reports year-on-year nationwide sales boost of 385 per cent" with top ten towns including Newcastle, Cardiff and Liverpool with...

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"Newcastle crowned Hot Tub Capital of the UK" press release

"Argos reveals Top Toys for 2018" press release

7 Jun 2018

News article announcing Argos' list of "13 new and exciting toys that are set to feature on every child’s [Christmas] wish list and which will bring fantasy, technology, construction and discovery...

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"Argos reveals Top Toys for 2018" press release

"The five simple changes that could boost your property value by up to £5000" press release

11 Jun 2018

News article reporting that "making simple changes to your front garden could add as much as £5000 to the value of your home...according to McGregor gardening experts, who have teamed up with hybrid...

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"The five simple changes that could boost your property value by up to £5000" press release

"Argos revolutionises TV buying experience with new Augmented Reality in-app experience" press release

14 Jun 2018

News article announcing that "Argos has launched an innovative new Augmented Reality (AR) feature in its iOS app, allowing customers to view an animated version of different TV models in their own...

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"Argos revolutionises TV buying experience with new Augmented Reality in-app experience" press release

"Argos launches first ever Vegan BBQ for just £9.99 as Britain braces itself for ‘Plummer’ – a summer of plant-based eating" press release

26 Jun 2018

News article announcing that "Argos has launched the world’s first-ever Vegan BBQ for just £9.99 so that Britain’s ever-increasing vegan population can get involved in summer BBQ action at a...

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"Argos launches first ever Vegan BBQ for just £9.99 as Britain braces itself for ‘Plummer’ – a summer of plant-based eating" press release

"Paddling pool sales hit record high as British Shoppers cool off in summer sunshine" press release

3 Jul 2018

News article announcing that "leading online retailer Argos has seen its biggest week ever for paddling pool sales as families keen to cool off in the garden snapped up an average of 15 paddling pools...

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"Paddling pool sales hit record high as British Shoppers cool off in summer sunshine" press release

"It’s AR-gos: Britain’s leading toy retailer first to launch LEGO® models in Augmented Reality" press release

4 Jul 2018

News article announcing the launch by Argos of "augmented reality-enabled LEGO® models through its app, giving customers the chance to view full scale, animated 3D versions of best-selling LEGO toys"...

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"It’s AR-gos: Britain’s leading toy retailer first to launch LEGO® models in Augmented Reality" press release

"Argos celebrates its 45th year on the high street with company’s longest-serving employee from Manchester" press release

6 Jul 2018

News article announcing that "Argos marked its 45th birthday in spectacular style in Manchester today with a special ceremony celebrating its longest-serving employee..." with Argos CEO John Rogers...

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"Argos celebrates its 45th year on the high street with company’s longest-serving employee from Manchester" press release

"AW18 has arrived at Argos!" press release

30 Jul 2018

News article announcing the "launch of Argos’s new Autumn / Winter 2018 range available in-store, online or on the Argos app from tomorrow - Saturday 28 July 2018." Includes promotion of several new...

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"AW18 has arrived at Argos!" press release

"Talking Shop: Argos customers can now ‘Voice Shop’ 20,000 products using Google Assistant" press release

7 Sep 2018

News article announcing the new voice service at Argos that "enables shoppers to order products for collection in 850+ stores" as well as the growth in smart speaker sales at Argos.

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"Talking Shop: Argos customers can now ‘Voice Shop’ 20,000 products using Google Assistant" press release

"Fasten your seatbelts: Argos to offer free supercar taxi service to celebrate the launch of Forza Horizon 4" press release

13 Sep 2018

News article announcing that "Argos is offering its customers the chance to get a free ride home in a supercar when they pre-order a copy of the highly-anticipated Xbox One release, Forza Horizon 4,...

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"Fasten your seatbelts: Argos to offer free supercar taxi service to celebrate the launch of Forza Horizon 4" press release

"Argos launches ‘3 for 2’ deal across thousands of toys" press release

26 Sep 2018

News article announcing "Argos’s renowned ‘3 for 2’ toys deal is back this month", running from 26th September to 2nd October. Includes promotion of products such as "Barbie Fiat Car and Doll...

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"Argos launches ‘3 for 2’ deal across thousands of toys" press release

"Argos Foils Mischievous Christmas ‘Fool’ in Festive Ad" press release

1 Nov 2018

News article announcing that "A mischievous ‘fool’ determined to ruin Christmas stars in the eagerly awaited Argos Christmas advert, which airs tonight during Coronation Street on ITV and...

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"Argos Foils Mischievous Christmas ‘Fool’ in Festive Ad" press release

"Game of drones" press release

6 Nov 2018

News article announcing that "Argos’s first ‘Year in Tech’ reveals drone sales leapt 91 per cent in May" and findings from Argo's 'Year in Tech' revealing tech trends through analysis of Argos...

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"Game of drones" press release

"Smart gadgets soar as UK embraces the connected home" press release

6 Nov 2018

News article announcing that according to Argos's first 'Year in Tech', "more UK households now have a home assistant than a pet rabbit...with sales of smart home products soaring by 161 per cent over...

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"Smart gadgets soar as UK embraces the connected home" press release

"‘The Fortnite effect’ sparks a new generation of gamers" press release

6 Nov 2018

News article announcing that according to Argos's first 'Year in Tech', "Fortnite has sent gaming product sales soaring" including games chairs, headsets, games laptops and games consoles and...

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"‘The Fortnite effect’ sparks a new generation of gamers" press release

"Size does matter: ‘The Netflix effect’ sends jumbo TV sales soaring" press release

6 Nov 2018

News article announcing that according to Argos's first 'Year in Tech', sales at Argos "of jumbo TVs (with screens of 65” or more) have leapt by 318 per cent over the past year, driven by the...

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"Size does matter: ‘The Netflix effect’ sends jumbo TV sales soaring" press release

"Shower, Shop and Save: Argos gives away shopping-enabled shower curtains to help customers bag a Black Friday bargain" press release

13 Nov 2018

News article announcing that "Argos is giving away 100 shower curtains with built-in pockets for tablets and mobile phones so savvy customers can bag a Black Friday bargain while they shower" at "one...

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"Shower, Shop and Save: Argos gives away shopping-enabled shower curtains to help customers bag a Black Friday bargain" press release

"Black Friday hacks: The tips and tricks shoppers NEED to make the most of Black Friday" press release

19 Nov 2018

News article announcing that "Argos has compiled its top hacks and tricks to help hardcore bargain hunters seal those deals" such as following Argos on social media [with links to Argos Facebook and...

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"Black Friday hacks: The tips and tricks shoppers NEED to make the most of Black Friday" press release

"Om, Om, Om, Om, Om, OMG its Gemma Collins with The Yoga Way is Essex" press release

19 Nov 2018

News article promoting Black Friday 2018 at Argos by announcing that the "queen of the small screen and notorious shopaholic Gemma Collins has teamed up with leading high street and online retailer...

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"Om, Om, Om, Om, Om, OMG its Gemma Collins with The Yoga Way is Essex" press release

"Argos recruits Ant Middleton to train army of 'Human Hotspots'" press release

20 Nov 2018

News article announcing that Argos "has recruited an army of ‘Human Hotspots’ to provide mobile internet connections to bargain-hungry Brits" in time for Black Friday on 23rd November led by SAS:...

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"Argos recruits Ant Middleton to train army of 'Human Hotspots'" press release

"Click on Argos for the most convenient Black Friday ever" press release

23 Nov 2018

News article announcing that "Argos is gearing up to make bagging a Black Friday bargain easier and more convenient than ever for customers" by adding 100 extra Argos collections points in...

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"Click on Argos for the most convenient Black Friday ever" press release

"HO HO… OH! Half of Brits have made an emergency dash to the shops on Christmas Day" press release

11 Dec 2018

News article reporting on new research from Argos that "52 per cent of British families have to pop to the garage on December 25 because they have forgotten something vital for Christmas Day...

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"HO HO… OH! Half of Brits have made an emergency dash to the shops on Christmas Day" press release