United Kingdom: number of Argos stores 2011-2023
Sainsbury’s integration
As part of plans to further integrate Argos into their core businesses, Sainsbury’s has continued with their strategy to open up more Argos shops inside their supermarkets, whilst closing stand-alone stores. Additionally, the supermarket chain introduced click and collect locations for Argos orders across a number of Sainsbury’s Local stores.
A true multichannel business
Argos’ business model allows the retailer to combine online and physical sales. Over the years, Argos digital purchases soared and since 2017 account for more than half of the retailer’s total sales. As a typical multichannel retailer of general merchandise, Argos offers its customers click-and-reserve and fast-track collection options.