Argos begins switch from catalogues

Argos hailed a key milestone in its 40-year history today as it threw open the doors to a new trial store where tablet computers will replace the retailer's trademark laminated catalogues.

Customers will be able to browse, check product reviews and order via in-store iPads at six "digital concept" shops being launched by the group, with a 60-second fast-track collection service for those pre-ordering online or on mobile devices.%VIRTUAL-SkimlinksPromo%