Presto
British supermarket history
The story of Presto
Presto was a supermarket fascia used by Argyll, whose estate increasingly became Safeway-branded after Argyll acquired Safeway UK.
Ownership and development
Argyll Group; Safeway UK. Presto was a supermarket fascia used by Argyll, whose estate increasingly became Safeway-branded after Argyll acquired Safeway UK.
Branding through the years
Presto shop signs and supermarket packaging; gradual conversion to Safeway fascia.
Historical milestones
- 1987 | Argyll acquires Safeway UK
- 1990s | Presto branding phased out
Archive and image rights
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Brand timeline
Argyll acquires Safeway UK
Presto branding phased out
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