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"SS19 has arrived at Argos!" press release

28 Jan 2019

News article announcing the "launch of Argos’s new Spring / Summer 2019 range available in-store, online or on the Argos app" from Saturday 26 January 2019. Includes highlights from the new SS19...

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"SS19 has arrived at Argos!" press release

"The rise of the Vampire Shopper: What people buy in the dead of the night" press release

29 Jan 2019

News article announcing that "Argos has seen a rise in the number of ‘Vampire Shoppers’ - people who take to Argos.co.uk and the Argos app in the dead of night to buy products" with "hardcore...

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"The rise of the Vampire Shopper: What people buy in the dead of the night" press release

"Celebrate Barbie's birthday with Barbie pop-up exhibition!" press release

18 Feb 2019

News article announcing that Argos will be establishing a "dedicated pop-up exhibition celebrating Barbie’s diverse history in honour of her milestone 60th anniversary" from Wednesday 6th March to...

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"Celebrate Barbie's birthday with Barbie pop-up exhibition!" press release

"Argos offers minute-past-midnight Fast Track deliveries for Samsung S10 launch" press release

21 Feb 2019

News article announcing that a limited number of customers living in London Zones 1-5, "who pre-order the handset and who are successfully chosen to be part of the special service will receive the...

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"Argos offers minute-past-midnight Fast Track deliveries for Samsung S10 launch" press release

"Instant inspiration: Argos launches new visual search for app users" press release

11 Mar 2019

News article announcing the launch of the "new visual search service in the Argos iOS app enabling customers to shop for homewares and furniture using images on their smart phone."

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"Instant inspiration: Argos launches new visual search for app users" press release

"Argos launches first self-service digital store & hits £2bn mobile sales milestone" press release

26 Apr 2019

News article announcing Argos’s first self-service store in Sainsbury’s Dulwich supermarket featuring "collection pods & Pay@Browse." Article also announces that "for the first time Argos has...

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"Argos launches first self-service digital store & hits £2bn mobile sales milestone" press release

"Meet WWE Superstar and pose in life-size toy box at Argos Sheffield store" press release

10 May 2019

News article announcing that "customers can meet Royal Rumble winner Braun Strowman at Meadowhall shopping centre" in Sheffield on Thursday 16 May.

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"Meet WWE Superstar and pose in life-size toy box at Argos Sheffield store" press release

"The (Wendy) House Price Index: Eco-homes, space-saving and customisation top buyers’ priorities" press release

14 May 2019

News article announcing the release and findings from the Argos Wendy House Price Index, "showing that British parents and their children are prioritising inexpensive, wooden homes and play houses...

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"The (Wendy) House Price Index: Eco-homes, space-saving and customisation top buyers’ priorities" press release

"WWE Superstar Braun Strowman poses in life-size toy box at Argos" press release

20 May 2019

News article announcing that "WWE Superstar Braun Strowman posed in a life-sized toy box at Sheffield Meadowhall to celebrate a new offer on WWE toys at Argos" of 25 per cent off WWE merchandise,...

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"WWE Superstar Braun Strowman poses in life-size toy box at Argos" press release

"Christmas Crackers! Argos reveals the top toys for under this year’s tree" press release

12 Jun 2019

News article announcing Argos's top toy predictions for Christmas 2019 with "a list of 12 new and exciting toys that are set to feature on every child’s wish list." Includes research by Argos...

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"Christmas Crackers! Argos reveals the top toys for under this year’s tree" press release

"Move over mum! Brits spend more cash but less time on Father’s Day than Mother’s Day" press release

12 Jun 2019

News article reporting that "Brits spend more on their dads for Father’s Day than they do for mums on Mother’s Day. But they spend half as long doing it, according to Argos." Includes list of top...

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"Move over mum! Brits spend more cash but less time on Father’s Day than Mother’s Day" press release

"Click & Collect a customised Xbox One S All-Digital Edition Console by illustrator Josh Parkin for just £3" press release

18 Jun 2019

News article announcing that Argos is offering 10 "lucky customers" the chance to take home the new Xbox One S All-Digital Edition as "a personalised console by illustrator Josh Parkin with an...

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"Click & Collect a customised Xbox One S All-Digital Edition Console by illustrator Josh Parkin for just £3" press release

"Argos AW19 has landed!" press release

5 Aug 2019

News article announcing "the launch of Argos’s new Autumn / Winter 2019 range, available in-store, online or on the Argos app." Includes highlights from the new AW19 range with promotion of...

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"Argos AW19 has landed!" press release

"Retro toy sales set to soar thanks to Bank Holiday heatwave" press release

21 Aug 2019

News article announcing that "Classic toys such as Mr Frosty, slushie machines and slip ‘n’ slides could double their sales", according to analysis by Argos of the sales boost that July’s...

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"Retro toy sales set to soar thanks to Bank Holiday heatwave" press release

"Deals on two wheels: cycling could save commuters nearly £1,400 a year" press release

28 Aug 2019

News article reporting on new research by retailer Argos that "reveals one in five commuters now cycle to work" and other findings and analysis. Includes promotion of the "Oyama Commuter Light 16”...

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"Deals on two wheels: cycling could save commuters nearly £1,400 a year" press release

"The best-selling video game of 2019: FIFA 2020, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Mario all set for Christmas battle" press release

24 Sep 2019

News article announcing Argos sales data predications for "2019 bestsellers and top titles of the 2010s" with FIFA 20 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, "set to battle it out to be 2019’s top-selling...

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"The best-selling video game of 2019: FIFA 2020, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Mario all set for Christmas battle" press release

"Lose your ghoul at ‘Arghost’ with an after-hours LEGO ghost hunt" press release

22 Oct 2019

News article announcing that on Sunday 27th October, "the Tottenham Court Road Argos store will undergo a complete ‘re-vamp-ire’ with visitors able to join an immersive ghost hunt led by...

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"Lose your ghoul at ‘Arghost’ with an after-hours LEGO ghost hunt" press release

"Argos Christmas advert sees family dreams come true through the pages of the catalogue" press release

7 Nov 2019

News article announcing the launch of the new Argos 2019 Christmas advertising campaign celebrating the "iconic ‘Book of Dreams’" following a social campaign involving celebrities, influencers and...

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"Argos Christmas advert sees family dreams come true through the pages of the catalogue" press release

"All aboard! Argos and Google unveil Britain’s Smartest Boat" press release

15 Nov 2019

News article announcing that "Argos and Google have joined forces to create ‘Britain’s Smartest Boat’", that showcases Google Nest products and opening to the public for one day only. Includes...

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"All aboard! Argos and Google unveil Britain’s Smartest Boat" press release

"Lucy Mecklenburgh exudes effortless maternity glamour in Christmas party hair and beauty looks from Argos" press release

4 Dec 2019

News article announcing that Lucy Mecklenburgh and celebrity hairstylist Dominic Seeley have "teamed up with Argos to showcase the most Instagrammable hair and beauty styles for this festive season."...

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"Lucy Mecklenburgh exudes effortless maternity glamour in Christmas party hair and beauty looks from Argos" press release

"Counting down Christmas in ‘Sleeps’, Instagramming your dinner and dressing up pets: The modern festive traditions driving Brits up the wall" press release

10 Dec 2019

News article reporting on a poll by Argos on modern festive traditions, revealing that "A massive 42 per cent of Brits plan on giving Father Christmas vegan food when he comes down the chimney on...

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"Counting down Christmas in ‘Sleeps’, Instagramming your dinner and dressing up pets: The modern festive traditions driving Brits up the wall" press release