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What do people want from Argos?

What do people want from Argos?
BBC Business Friday 07 August 2026, 08:04 UTC 1 min read
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As Sainsbury agrees to sell Argos for £120m, we ask people if they still shop there, and what the new owners can do to compete with big online retailers like Amazon.

As Sainsbury agrees to sell Argos for £120m, we ask people if they still shop there, and what the new owners can do to compete with big online retailers like Amazon.
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