Yet another British takeover

[zeitghost]

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/green-ligh...063700683.html

For dear old Freako, this relates to the takeover of Argos (remember Green Shield Stamps?) by Sainsburys. The high street will never be the same again.

[LondonManc]

Interesting move.

On the face of it, it's Sainsbury trying to up its offering against Tesco to trump their Click and Collect service. Potentially it'll vastly improve the non-food offering in Sainsbury superstores too. Argos have been hit by internet sales; you can tell because they've switched from pens to pencils

[vetran]

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/green-ligh...063700683.html

For dear old Freako, this relates to the takeover of Argos (remember Green Shield Stamps?) by Sainsburys. The high street will never be the same again.

oh dear.

Can see that going well.

[xoggoth]

All this interbreeding of companies is confusing. They recently opened an Argos collection area in my local Homebase, much less room for important DIY things, like bits of wood and door hinges. I can't manage without my weekly fix of door hinges.

[FatLazyContractor]

Interesting move.

On the face of it, it's Sainsbury trying to up its offering against Tesco to trump their Click and Collect service. Potentially it'll vastly improve the non-food offering in Sainsbury superstores too. Argos have been hit by internet sales; you can tell because they've switched from pens to pencils

Now there's a plan B for MF, given that he is benched. Pinch as many pencils as you can and sell them online

[DimPrawn]

All this interbreeding of companies is confusing. They recently opened an Argos collection area in my local Homebase, much less room for important DIY things, like bits of wood and door hinges. I can't manage without my weekly fix of door hinges.

Yes, it's odd having Argos in Homebase, especially now since Homebase has been taken over by Bunnings, an Australian company.

Bunnings sets out plans for its Homebase stores | Horticulture Week



UK is all ****ed up when it comes to takeovers, strategies, ownership, etc.

[vetran]

Yes, it's odd having Argos in Homebase, especially now since Homebase has been taken over by Bunnings, an Australian company.

Bunnings sets out plans for its Homebase stores | Horticulture Week



UK is all ****ed up when it comes to takeovers, strategies, ownership, etc.

expect them to buy the new discount supplier toolfix or screwstation.