Who we are and what we do
Our colleagues are the
foundation of our business
success.
The product range available
at Homebase.
The number of Argos and
Homebase stores in the UK
and Ireland.
The number of Argos customer
transactions last year.
We are the UK’s leading home and general merchandise retailer.
Argos and Homebase are two of the UK’s leading retail brands, with large customer bases across the UK and Ireland.
Between them, our retail brands have more than 60 years of market heritage and consumer awareness. Argos was founded in 1973 and Homebase in 1981. They have been shaping modern retailing ever since.
Argos, the UK’s largest general merchandise retailer, has an unrivalled blend
of choice, value and convenience to meet customer needs.
Homebase is the UK’s second largest
home improvement retailer, and offers a growing range of home enhancement products
and services in a differentiated store environment.
Market position
As the leader in UK home and general merchandise retailing, but with only a 10% share of the market, we still have significant room for growth.
Wide coverage
We have 1,075 stores in the UK and Ireland across the Argos and Homebase formats.
Store numbers (year-on-year change)
Geographical breakdown – Argos
Geographical breakdown – Homebase
Sales mix
