Talk:Argos (retailer)

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[edit] Name

Does anyone know an authoritative source on where the name comes from? One obvious possibility is the ancient Greek word ἀργος (argos), maybe translated "lazy" but literally something like not effort. — Alan^✉ 14:24, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

I could be wrong here, but I think it's from a Latin word meaning "index" or "guide". Certainly, there is a French word "argus" which is generally taken to refer to a national guide for products such as cars. If anyone has a better idea, I'd love to hear it! Dmccormac 20:23, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

Does anyone, particularly an employee of Argos, know how much it costs them to produce the catalogue? At over 1500 pages, and given away for free, it must have significant costs. Mojo-chan 16:19, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

Before the expanded "Argos Extra" content was added, I was told by Argos management it was over £5 a copy to print and distribute.--Mgillespie 20:51, 1 July 2007 (UTC)

I can give you exactly that information, hot off the presses for Cat 68. The average unit cost to produce and distribute a catalogue is £2.07. The average revenue generated by a catalogue is £104. --Ross UK 00:44, 28 July 2007 (UTC)

Quoting from the article: "Argos owns several brands including Elizabeth Duke (Dropped in the latest Catalogue)" Where is the proof of this? [[User:Vulcan5978(talk) 17:47, 25 May 2008 (UTC)