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Useful info about Argos before shopping on their website

REFERENCES

General: (Argos on Wikipedia)
Argos is the largest general-goods retailer in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland with over 700 stores. Argos is unique amongst major retailers in the U.K. because its primary means of displaying goods to customers is via a catalogue. Customers browse through the Argos catalogue, select items to purchase, pay for the items, and then collect the items from the in-store collection desk or have the item delivered to their home.

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Our Remarks (PROS): When it comes to finding everything you need the Argos home page displays it all. Everything from lawn mowers to personal care can all be found on the front page where everyone can find exactly what they are looking for without any hassle...
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CORPORATE

Social Responsibility: "In terms of community initiatives, last year we invested over £800,000. This figure is increased to over £2million when account is taken of the money raised through the fundraising efforts of our colleagues and the generosity of our customers."
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Environmental Responsibility: "...you will see that the recycled paper content of the Argos catalogue increased from 8% to 13%, and all Argos stores are now part of a programme to make it easier for customers to recycle old copies of the catalogue. Of the waste that we generate as a business, 40% was recycled last year, up from 26% the year before."
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COMPANY DATA (SITE)

Company Name: Argos Ltd

Headquarters: Argos Direct, Acton Gate, Stafford, ST18 9AR   (Show Argos Ltd on Map)

Country: United Kingdom

Telephone 1: 0845-640-2020

Telephone 2: 0845-640-0755

E-mail:

Other Useful Links: Argos Careers, Argos Ireland, Argos Store Opening Hours

OFFICIAL REGISTRATION

Name & Registered Office:
ARGOS LIMITED
AVEBURY
489-499 AVEBURY BOULEVARD
MILTON KEYNES
MK9 2NW
Company No. 01081551
Status: Active
Date of Incorporation: 13/11/1972

Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Company Type: Private Limited Company
Nature of Business (SIC(03)):
5212 - Other retail non-specialised stores
5244 - Retail furniture household etc.
5245 - Retail electric h'hold, etc. goods
7486 - Call centre activities

SAFE SHOPPING

SSL Transactions: Yes  (Why is this so important?)

3D Secure: Yes  (Another important thing. Why?)

ISIS Compliant: No  (What is this?)

CUSTOMER'S COMFORT

Payment Methods: Credit Cards, Debit Cards

Prices Include VAT? Yes

Free Standard Delivery: No

Order By Phone: No

Order Tracking: Unspecified

Help page / FAQ: Yes

Other Benefits:  Club Points

Featured services: If you're looking for a new three-piece suite or sofa, we know you'll want to see how the fabric feels and check the colour is right for your room.

CUSTOMER'S RIGHTS

Legal Info Displayed: Terms Of Use, Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, Company Name & Address, VAT Number / Company Number

Cancellation Policy: Under the Distance Selling Regulations, you have a right to cancel your order for any item purchased on this website for a full refund. This does not apply to items personalised or made to your specification; audio/video recordings or software that you have unsealed; items that, by reason of their nature, cannot be returned; perishable goods (e.g. food and flowers), and periodicals/magazines.  (Know your rights!)

Refund policy: If you bring the product back to us within 30 days with your proof of purchase, we'll give you a replacement or a refund.

Complaints Policy: No

SHOP'S QUICK LINKS

Visit the shop

Help / FAQ

Delivery Info

Cancellation / Refund

Product categories:

Garden, DIY and Leisure, Sports and Fitness, Personal care and Bathroom, Kitchen and Laundry, Furniture and Furnishings, Baby and Nursery, Office, PC and Phones, Sound and Vision, Photography, Video Games, Toys and Games, Jewellery and Watches, Gifts

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2008-04-17 17:07:47

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Official description of Argos

Argos is a unique retailer recognised for choice, value and convenience.

It sells general merchandise and products for the home from over 700 stores throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland, online and over the telephone. In the last financial year, Argos sales grew 8% to £4.2 billion and it employed some 34,000 people across the business.

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