Argos
Argos is one of the largest retail employers in the country with around 900 employees.
Founded in 1973, the company sells general merchandise and products for the home. Its parent is UK retail giant J Sainsbury plc.
Argos opened its first stores in the Republic in January 1996 in Limerick, Nutgrove and Dublin.
Financial Data
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9th Mar 19 Source: CRO
- €179.5 million turnover
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€100 million
profit - 911 employees
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10th Mar 18 Source: CRO
- €191.5 million turnover
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€8.5 million
profit - 975 employees
- 8 more years available »
Ranking
By Turnover
(€179.5 million)- 345th in Top Companies
- 53rd in Retailing
By Employees
(911)- 234th in Top Companies
- 40th in Retailing
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- 911
- €179.5 million
Employees
- Andy McClelland Chief operating officer
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