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UK Retailer Web Scrape Data
E-commerce & Online Transactions
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About
Detailed product data, programmatically extracted from the listings of Argos Limited, a major catalogue retailer operating across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The collection features essential product identifiers, pricing, and categorisation, offering valuable insights into the retailer's current catalogue. This information is frequently sought by clients requiring specific product details for business analysis and competitive study.
Columns
The dataset includes 8 distinct columns, providing granular detail on each item:
- Id: A sequential identifier for the data record.
- Category: The overall group the product belongs to, such as Home and furniture or Technology.
- Sub-Category: A refinement of the category, detailing the product’s grouping, for example, Living room furniture or Lighting.
- Product Type: Defines the specific class of product, examples include Sofas or SIM free phones.
- Product Line: The name assigned to the specific line of products.
- Product Line Item: The unique product name, which includes specific details like dimensions and colour.
- Product Price: The selling price of the item, denominated in Euros (£).
- EAN Code: The European Article Number, a type of barcode used to encode article or Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs).
Distribution
The data is available as a CSV file (
Argos_UK_Scraped_Product_Info-Batch2.csv) and contains 6,754 valid records across 8 columns. The primary product category is "Home and furniture," which accounts for 83% of the items. The most prevalent sub-category is "Living room furniture" at 26%. It is important to note that two fields contain substantial missing data: the Product Line column is missing 89% of its values, and the EAN Code field is missing 54% of its values. Updates to this dataset are expected on a quarterly basis.Usage
This dataset is ideal for several applications, particularly within the business, finance, and e-commerce services sectors. Potential uses include market trend analysis, competitive pricing monitoring against a major UK/Ireland retailer, inventory analysis, and informing strategic business intelligence decisions. It also serves as a valuable resource for data professionals studying web scraping techniques using Python and Selenium.
Coverage
The data covers product listings and pricing information from Argos Limited, focusing on goods available in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The scope covers various categories, from Home and furniture (83%) to Technology (6%).
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
Intended users include data scientists performing retail market segmentation, financial analysts conducting pricing elasticity studies, e-commerce managers benchmarking competitor offerings, and businesses seeking client-specific product data extracts.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- UK Retailer Web Scrape Data
- Argos Product Catalogue Listings
- E-Commerce Item Hub Data
- UK/Ireland Catalogue Retailer Products
Attributes
Original Data Source: UK Retailer Web Scrape Data
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