sainsburys argos sale

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Sainsbury's has agreed to sell Argos for £120 million.

Sainsbury's has decided to sell the Argos retail chain to a group of retail veterans for £120 million, a deal described as a 'knock-down' price by some news sources. The new owners have expressed a commitment to making Argos a top priority brand. This sale marks a significant shift for Sainsbury's as it divests from the Argos brand to focus on other parts of its business.