Introduction


Who we are and what we do

We are the UK’s leading home and general merchandise retailer.
Argos and Homebase are two of the UK’s leading 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.

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