Sainsbury's set to roll out Argos and Habitat concessions in-store after Home Retail Group takeover

The video discusses Sainsbury's strategy to expand brand presence by integrating Argos stores into existing Sainsbury's locations, which is expected to create over 1000 jobs despite some store closures. The retail market faces challenges post-Brexit, with uncertain impacts on consumer confidence and prices due to currency fluctuations. Sainsbury's plans to roll out 30 Argos concessions and trial 5 Habitat stores by March 2017, aiming to leverage real estate opportunities.

What strategy is being used to expand brand presence in areas without a current brand presence?

• Increasing online marketing efforts

• Introducing infills in white spaces

• Introducing new product lines

• Opening new standalone stores

What is the expected net effect on employment due to the integration of Argos stores into Sainsbury's?

• A temporary increase in jobs

• An increase of around 1000 jobs

• A decrease in jobs

• No change in employment

What is a significant challenge mentioned in the retail market post-referendum?

• Increased competition from online retailers

• Rising operational costs

• Currency fluctuations affecting consumer confidence

• Shortage of skilled labor

How might currency fluctuations impact shop prices, according to the discussion?

• They will have no impact

• They might cause slight price changes, offset by other factors

• They will cause a significant increase in prices

• They will lead to a decrease in prices

How many Argos concessions are planned to be rolled out within Sainsbury's stores by Christmas?

• 20

• 40

• 10

• 30