8th Oct 2015 05:45
LONDON (Alliance News) - Home Retail Group PLC on Wednesday said its Argos catalogue retail business has started offering same-day store collection and same-day home delivery services in the UK.
The Fast Track service will allow customers to collect their goods from 800 Argos stores in the UK, with the collection service to be free and the delivery service to charge a fee.
The roll-out of the service comes ahead of the all-important Christmas shopping season and appears to be a direct challenge to Amazon, the online retailer which offers same-day delivery on a more restricted basis due to its small estate of fulfilment centres.
"As customers increasingly shop from online and mobile shopping channels, they are increasingly sensitive to the speed and cost of obtaining their products. Argos has always been known for convenience, and is uniquely positioned with its national network of stores and distribution centres to provide customers with the best options to fulfil their digital orders," said John Walden, Home Retail Group's chief executive.
"We are pleased to introduce Fast Track Collection and Fast Track Delivery, which represents the fastest, cheapest and most convenient way for customers to purchase their goods online. We hope Fast Track will help UK consumers this Christmas and make their seasonal shopping speedier and easier than ever before," he added.
By Sam Unsted; [email protected]; @SamUAtAlliance
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