Gusbourne Regulatory News (GUS)

14 Sep 2006 07:03

GUS PLC14 September 2006 14 September 2006 GUS plc ARG renamed Home Retail Group GUS plc is pleased to announce that Argos Retail Group has changed its name toHome Retail Group. The change has been made to reflect the fact that the companyis the leading home and general merchandise retailer in the UK, and customersshopping at Argos and Homebase can buy everything they need for the home andgarden. Argos and Homebase will continue to trade under their existing brands. Terry Duddy, Chief Executive Officer of Home Retail Group said: "We are very excited about starting life as a separate public company under thegreat new name of Home Retail Group. This represents an opportunity to provide astrong and clear identity which better reflects the unparalleled breadth of homeand general merchandise products that both Argos and Homebase sell." Enquiries Finsbury Rupert Younger 020 7251 3801Rollo Head This announcement is available on the Home Retail Group website,www.homeretailgroup.com, and the GUS website, www.gusplc.com. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange