Catalogue of changes: An interview with Argos CIO Mike Sackman

Charlee Gothard
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Forget flatpack bookcases and budget engagement rings - Argos is moving swiftly into the digital age with minimalist, digitalised stores and an enviable customer data plan. Computing sat down with CIO Mike Sackman to learn how ballpoint pens and order tickets will soon be a thing of the past

"The scale of Argos in terms of digital is probably not in most peoples' consciousness, but it's huge," says Mike Sackman, CIO of the high-street retailer. Argos isn't just a catalogue shop anym...

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