Type
Business expansion
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Information / Communication
Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities
Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities
62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities

150 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
26 April 2018
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

Retailer Argos has announced that it is to create 150 new jobs in its technology division. The company believes that the new staff will help it compete with other online retailers. The majority of the jobs will be based in London at the company's tech hub, though a few are expected to be placed in Milton Keynes. Various software jobs are being created at graduate and principal level. There is no information available as to when the new jobs are expected to be filled.


Sources

  • 26 April 2018: City AM
  • 26 April 2018: ITV News

Citation

Eurofound (2018), Argos, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 94159, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/94159.