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Argos declares 'Enjoy Life For Less' with launch of the Autumn/Winter 2012 range

Argos  |  Press release

Argos, the leading multi-channel retailer, launches its Autumn/Winter 2012 range on Saturday 21 July, with over 43,000 products online and 9,000 new products in the latest catalogue. 

Thousands of new products are available on argos.co.uk, the UK's largest high street retail website, where prices are checked and lowered weekly. Internet sales now represent 40% of all Argos sales and, with Check & Reserve available on 17,000 products, customers can find and enjoy these great products from one of nearly 750 stores immediately.

Also available from 21 July is the 78th Argos catalogue, now in its 39th year and still helping millions of customers save money, with 10,000 prices held or lowered. The new catalogue features 9,000 new products, 250 Argos Value products, and 400 amazing WOW deals.

Product highlights from the Autumn/Winter range:

  • All the 'must have' toys, nursery equipment and licensed products (from p.1424)
  • New ranges from Habitat and Schreiber (p. 1017-1029; p. 1323)
  • New Acoustic Solutions range combining superb sound quality with great design (p. 602-603) and all the latest technology must-haves
  • New 'Living' and 'Colour Match' brands in Homewares (pages 1142-1172)
  • Three new jewellery ranges from budding UK-based designers (p. 41)
  • Exciting new range of Emma Bunton designed children's clothing (p.18-20; 26-27, 30-31)
  • New range of SMS audio headphones by 50 Cent (p. 585)
  • New hair styling range including Wave MaCHINE from Lee Stafford (p. 235)
  • Extension to exclusive Jessica Ennis range of exercise equipment (p.358-359)
  • New exclusive Bush 22in Full HD Freeview LED TV/DVD Combi, available with eye catching Snow Leopard or Camouflage surround (p. 501)

John Walden, Argos Managing Director said, "We are very aware that these are difficult times with many still feeling the pinch, so with our new range launch we have focused on great value on daily essentials and the latest must-haves in areas such as technology and toys. Our exclusive branded ranges, including Bush, Chad Valley and Schreiber, also enable us to offer greater value for less.

With an Argos store within 10 miles of 95% of the UK population, and the benefits of Check and Reserve, we are best placed to ensure that customers can get hold of and enjoy their purchases right away."

HABITAT
Habitat products will feature in Argos' Autumn/Winter 2012 range for the first time ever. Drawing on a heritage of remarkable design that began in 1964, Habitat has selected a range of 1,000 of its favourite products for this collection in Argos, which is available for home delivery or pick up in selected stores from 21 July. 

CELEBRITIES
The Autumn/Winter 2012 range includes both new and returning celebrity faces. 50 Cent is making his first appearance in the catalogue, launching a brand new range of headphones whilst Olympic golden girl, Jessica Ennis, has added two new pieces to her exclusive Argos exercise range. The successful Emma Bunton kidswear range is also back with a stylish and affordable new collection. Following in the footsteps of his mum, Emma's son Beau models the clothes in the latest catalogue which features new pieces for babies, girls and boys available exclusively at Argos. Kelly Brook also makes a re-appearance with her exclusive bedding range adding new designs Picture Frame and Bethany, and Lee Stafford introduces a new range of hair styling products.

JEWELLERY
New to the catalogue are three jewellery ranges from new designers plucked from many aspiring hopefuls at a 'meet the buyers' event earlier in the year. The unique styles of Jian Designs' Stardust collection, Jessica Flinn's Lace collection and Burkmar Jewellery's Chilli collection will now have the fantastic opportunity to have their work seen by millions of people across the UK.

TOP 10 BEST VALUE DEALS

  • Alba 19in HD Ready LED TV/DVD combi in black, £99.99, 529/7564
  • Canon SX150IS Camera 14MP 12x optical zoom, black, £99.99, 559/7271
  • 15.6" Toshiba C855 Laptop bundle, including security, bag, mouse and speakers, £399.99   508/7602
  • Hygena Millard leather effect upholstered bed, £199.99, 694/7961
  • Chiltern dining suite, Oak table with 4 midback chairs, HALF PRICE, £199.99, 603/5464
  • Rotary Men's black Chronograph watch, HALF PRICE, £64.99, 902/3569
  • Vax Cylinder Vacuum cleaner, LESS THAN HALF PRICE, £54.99, 406/7661
  • Living Memory foam mattress topper including pillows, from £24.99, 127/6747
  • BaByliss smooth ceramic 235 hair straightener, HALF PRICE, £29.99, 443/5121
  • Tefal non-stick aluminium 5-piece pan set, LESS THAN HALF PRICE, £35.99, 861/402

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Notes to Editors
For more information please contact the Argos Press Office on 0207 922 8111 or email argos.pressoffice@iris-worldwide.com

About Argos
Argos is the UK's leading multi-channel retailer, offering more than 33,000 products from around 750 stores throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland, online at www.argos.co.uk, over the telephone and uniquely, through Argos TV. Argos continues to be the UK's largest high street retailer online with over 430 million website visits annually.  Argos serves around 130 million customers a year through its store network.  In the financial year to February 2012, Argos' sales were £3.9 billion and it employed some 31,000 people across the business.

Argos is part of Home Retail Group, the UK's leading home and general merchandise retailer.

 

 

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