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Sainsbury’s Confirms Talks Regarding Sale Of Argos


Following recent media speculation, J Sainsbury plc (“Sainsbury’s”) confirms that it is in discussions regarding a potential sale of Argos Retail Group Limited (“Argos”) to JD.com, Inc. (“JD.com”).

Argos is the UK’s second largest general merchandise retailer, with the third most visited retail website in the UK and over 1,100 collection points. Sainsbury’s is committed to delivering the strongest and most successful future for Argos customers and colleagues and the Group’s ‘More Argos, more often’ transformation strategy is delivering solid progress.

A transaction with JD.com would accelerate Argos’ transformation. JD.com would bring world-class retail, technology and logistics expertise and invest to drive Argos’ growth and further transform the customer experience. The terms of any possible transaction would include commitments from JD.com in relation to Argos for the benefit of customers, colleagues and partners.


No agreement has been reached and there is no certainty at this stage that any transaction will proceed.


A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate.

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  • Sep 25, 2025
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Following recent media speculation, J Sainsbury plc (“Sainsbury’s”) confirms that it is in discussions regarding a potential sale of Argos Retail Group Limited (“Argos”) to JD.com, Inc. (“JD.com”).

Argos is the UK’s second largest general merchandise retailer, with the third most visited retail website in the UK and over 1,100 collection points. Sainsbury’s is committed to delivering the strongest and most successful future for Argos customers and colleagues and the Group’s ‘More Argos, more often’ transformation strategy is delivering solid progress.

A transaction with JD.com would accelerate Argos’ transformation. JD.com would bring world-class retail, technology and logistics expertise and invest to drive Argos’ growth and further transform the customer experience. The terms of any possible transaction would include commitments from JD.com in relation to Argos for the benefit of customers, colleagues and partners.


No agreement has been reached and there is no certainty at this stage that any transaction will proceed.


A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate.

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