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Information / Computing 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
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://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/94159.