Owned by GUS plc and part of the Argos Retail Group, Argos now has over 550 stores throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland, as well as Argos distribution centres, call centres and its head office in Milton Keynes, employing over 23,000 people in total. Argos is always planning new stores, and approximately 98% of the UK population now live within 10 miles of an Argos store. [ Ref: www.argos.co.uk ]

The Argos UK Catalogue Store is well known for it's quality products and extensive range of electronics, clothes, affordable home entertainment systems and widescreen TV's - amongst many other products:

• Argos store has one of the best selections of clothes and home audio products of any UK catalogue store
• The Argos Online Catalogue Store has an outstanding collection of unique electronics products - and at the best prices!
• At Argos, as in any Argos store, you'll find a strong commitment to great prices throughout
• The Additions Direct (formerly Argos Additions) team has an equally strong commitment to making your shopping experience fun - and also very affordable!
• At Argos Website, as with any Argos transaction, you'll find well-trained staff committed to quality service

The enviable reputation of Argos has been established over many years, and is built upon the well-founded principles of respecting one's customers and offering value for money. Argos brand-name which is recognised throughout the UK, and also far beyond. When you buy from Argos Website you wont be disappointed!

At Argos Catalogue online, you'll find the same selection - and more - as you will with Argos in-store Catalogue, including: womens clothes, mens clothes, clothes for babies & kids, electrical goods (mobile phones, games consoles, kitchen electrical, tv deals, video & dvd ...), Argos home furnishings, kitchen utensils, fitness equipment, photographic & optical equipment ... and much more. Also, you can now enjoy the new Argos Christmas Savings Club which, for many customers, will make a handy replacement for the Farepak Hampers Christmas savings scheme.

Mothercare UK Stores:  • Mothercare stores are located both out of town and on high streets. Mothercare larger stores carries the full 'destination' range of merchandise across all product areas: home and travel, toys and clothing for the pre-school child. Mothercare's high street stores provide a range of clothing for mums-to-be, babies and pre-school children, together with home and travel products and toys tailored to the local market.

Note: For USA purchases, then Nursery Depot is an excellent alternative.

Mothercare Direct:  • Mothercare Direct comprises the Direct mail order catalogue and mothercare.com, the shopping and information web site. These Direct channels extend the reach of the Mothercare brand and provide customers with a convenient way to shop and to access a wealth of information for mums-to-be and parents of young children on a range of topics, including pregnancy and childcare.

If you're looking for nursery products, maternity wear - or even pregnancy information etc - go to Mothercare, it's a no-brainer!

One of the most amazing things about the Internet is that wherever you are, whether it be Tarbert in Argyll and Bute, Homington in Wiltshire, Kirby Cane in Norfolk, or even Mbabane, Swaziland or Spain, Internet shopping is just a click away, and lots of other UK shopping can be found at Price-Wizard, where you'll find dozens of other UK shopping websites, plus stores from Canada and U.S.A, including names such as the following:

• Morses   • Harveys   • Vertbaudet   • Euronics   • Abbey National   • Co-Op   • Travis Perkins   • Moss Bros   • Monsoon   • Fashion World   .