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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avonmouth branch waste of time. staff lazy 2 memebers dealing with 1 customer 1 lady working. Not great order said it was delivered 2 days ago nothing in store. Contacted customer services who said do... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sad to say for an organisation as big as this - they are terrible to deal with. Simple things like branded workwear is such a painful process. Much smaller companies online have nailed this - Here we... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good for businesses, wide range of quality products and fairly quick delivery for in stock products. Ordered many times in the past couple of years and if rarely had any issues with an order, then it... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased Trajan Safety Hikers, Arco cut resistant gloves and some workwear/cold weather wear. I ordered standard delivery but it arrived next day, so it was a day early. The boots are comfy... See more

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  1. Safety equipment supplier
  2. Protective clothing supplier
  3. Safety and work wear

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The UK's only integrated services and safety products business. As experts in safety, we understand that each business faces its own unique and complex challenges. In order to manage workplace health and safety, it’s important to have the right partner to help you identify, monitor and reduce the risk associated with workplace hazards. People are the lifeblood of any business, and it is our core purpose to keep them safe at work. For us, safety means so much more than delivering products or services. It's about delivering strategic, joined-up safety solutions that help you manage, mitigate and reduce risk at every step.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality

Good quality
T-shirts from essential range at a really low price, these wash up nicely and don't loose shape.

15 May 2024
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi Jason,

Thanks for the review. We are very happy to hear that you are impressed with our product quality!

Let us know if we can support with anything else.

Thanks again,
Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with Arco

Very happy with Arco, bought loads of uniform, hard hats etc, my local branch in Basildon is great always helpful staff, if its not in stock they get it in for me.

So will continue to use them as very happy.

10 May 2024
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi Angela,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and for your continued business. It's great to hear that you have had positive experiences with us.
If we can support with anything else, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Thanks again,
Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended

Very responsive on ordering and items arrived within a couple of days.

Great service, very happy with them.

15 May 2024
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Thanks for the review.
This is what we like to hear!

Please let us know if we can help with anything else.

Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service at the Cardiff store,

Great service at the Cardiff store,
Free next day delivery. Ordered late afternoon and was delivered the next day, had a phone call at 8.45 am to say what I ordered had arrived.
Great customer service by yusaf he was fantastic.

9 May 2024
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi Steven,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a positive review.
This is great to hear. I'll ensure your feedback reaches the Cardiff Store.

Thanks,
Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Customer Service and dont stand by their warranty

You guys have a terrible policy want me to ship an item back to you that is going to cost me almost the cost of just buying a new item? You do not have a warranty and it is worthless to say you have a warranty policy and going to make the consumer pay to fix an item, not good customer service. Your customer service reps are just as bad when you call and talk to them have no people skills.

9 May 2024
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi Robert,

I'm sorry to hear that our policies have led to a negative experience with us.
In most circumstances there are no return charges. These only apply if the item is supplied direct from a manufacturer or for 'no-fault' returns.

We'd be happy to look into this for you and double check the decision made. If you can, please contact complaints@arco.co.uk with the order number and we will pick this up as a priority.

In addition to this, we are very keen to investigate the service you received, to check training requirements.

Thanks
Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Definitely one of the worst suppliers I…

Definitely one of the worst suppliers I have ever dealt with! You wait days for a response, you would think calling is quicker and easier but it really isn't! Staff have very little knowledge of products and cannot give a definitive answer when it comes to delivery times and availability. Numerous times I've chased orders only to find out they're still sitting there. I only use them if I have no other option and even then I'm very reluctant to do so!

22 April 2024
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi Jake,

I am very sorry to hear of this.
Our complaints team are currently investigating this experience and will be in touch soon, to discuss further.

We have opened a case with our carrier who has revisited your location to confirm the delivery.
We are very keen to resolve this for you and ensure the product is in hand.

Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately Arco is the most…

Unfortunately Arco is the most difficult supplier I have ever dealt with :( waiting for the answer takes usually few days, dealing with Arco is also very difficult, never get the info if my order cannot be processed until I ask the question. Sometimes it takes hours to ask Arco not to process something and after that they process is anyway...
Wish that Arco have a better system - more friendly !

22 April 2024
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi Stylowy,

I'm sorry to hear of this poor experience.

We'd always recommend giving us a call if you need to cancel an order, as emails do take longer to respond to. If in stock, orders can be dispatch within 48hrs, so may not be able to be cancelled.
We can also be contacted via Live Chat on our website.

If this enquiry is still outstanding, please contact our complaints team (complaints@arco.co.uk), who will be happy to look into this for you.

Regards,
Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient service from Newcastle

very efficient service from Allison Donaldson as usual,
very helpful.

3 April 2024
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Thank you for the positive review! We are very happy to hear that you are receiving a great service experience.
I'll ensure this reaches Alison and her line manager.

Thanks again
Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I Deal With Arco Blaydon Depot

I Deal With Arco Blaydon Depot
My Contact is Alison Donaldson who has been Nixons Contact for Many Years,She is always Helpful and polite and very very good at her job

12 April 2024
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi John,

We are very happy to hear this. I'll ensure your feedback reaches Alison and the Blaydon Store.

Thanks for the review, and if we can help with anything else, please don't hesitate to ask.

Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Workshop clothing

I use Arco for most of our workshop clothing needs, fast, efficient and easy to use website.
Had an issue with 1 order and it was resolved immediately, sign of a really good company.
Highly recommended.

1 March 2024
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing this with us!
If we can help with anything else, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Thanks again
Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service

Outstanding service, great choice, never had an issue

27 March 2024
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi Kat,

Thanks so much for the review.
If we can help with anything else, please don't hesitate to let us know!

Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arco are very efficient and helpful

Arco are very efficient and helpful. Their deliveries are outstanding - sometimes the next day!

26 February 2024
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi Barbara,

Thanks for the review.
This is really great to hear. Thanks for sharing.

Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick delivery

Quick delivery
Online order placed on Sunday evening and arrived first thing Tuesday.
First class, replacement work trousers and hi viz vests.
If they last as long as the last ones then good times, providing great value for money.

15 January 2024
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi Jon,

Thanks for the review!
We are very happy to hear this, and look forward to working with you again.

Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give no stars I would

If I could give no stars I would! The worst customer service I have ever come across, but let me take you on my journey with Arco.

Have worked with the company for may years with several large manufacturing companies in Northern Ireland, and usually held them in high regard. Until I was trying to purchase a pair of safety boots for just myself.

First of all they sent me the completely wrong saftey boots, but not harm done, just a simple return and refund...right?...wrong!

Couldn't get a response to any of my customer service emails, sent 3 in total. So decided to use the live chat. Managed to get the return set up via the live chat. However, a week went by and still nobody came to collect the safety boots. A lot of back a froward between the live chat and ringing customer service, but just got pushed from pillar to post and never got a solid answer.

Eventually was told that Arco was having issues with their returns via FedEx and it would be sorted asap. Mind you this is now into the 3rd week of me trying to return the safety boots. So finally manage to get a FedEx return label, however on the same day I printed the FedEx return label a courier from Express Freight arrived at my door and collected the safety boots. So I thought happy day that will be me getting the refund any day now...how wrong I was.

Another week goes by and I am yet to receive my refund, or any contact from Arco to say they are processing the refund. So again I ring customer support asking for an update. Now this is where it gets interesting. They tell me that they have not received the returned safety boots and that I will not be getting a refund until they are returned. They were adamant that I had not sent them as I had not got FedEx to pick them up. However, someone on their end had sorted for Express Freight to pick them up. I made them aware of this, but they denied that they even used Express Freight. They told me that I needed to provide a tracking number from Express Freight to prove I had sent them, but that was impossible as I did not set up the return...they did. They then told me that there was nothing more they could do.

So long story short, I had to start a small claims via the courts in order to get my money back. Funny enough, 7 hours after I had started the claim I was issued a full refund, along with a few "we are really sorry" emails. Too little too late.

5 December 2023
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi Ben,

This is extremely disappointing to read.
I am so sorry to hear of this experience. This is not the service we expect to deliver and we are completing a full investigation internally, to understand where this went wrong.

I am happy to hear that you have received your refund for the incorrect boots. Refunds are issued automatically when items are put back into stock. Unfortunately in this instance, due to the collection being delayed, the refund was also delayed.

If anything else is outstanding, please contact us on complaints@arco.co.uk.

We will be happy to keep you up to date with the investigation.

Thanks,
Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arco TwoTone Hi-Vis Coat Navy/Yellow

Easy to find what I wanted on the website
Easy to order
Dispatched on time and kept informed of status of delivery
Delivered on time by Federal Express within the given time slot
All in all it was a positive experience and I will definitely order from them again 😊

25 November 2023
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi Anthony,

Thanks for the feedback!
I'm very happy to hear that you had a good experience with us.

If we can help with anything else, please let us know.

Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The order arrived within a few days

The order arrived within a few days. All items delivered. Staff member was very pleased as it was his uniform.
The other staff members were please that they had got a new hat to wear outside in the cold.

8 December 2023
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi Angie,

Thanks for leaving us a review.
This is great to hear.

If we can help with anything else, please let us know.

Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

There are also female workers!

It is sad to see that in almost 2024 ARCO still thinks all their customers are male. They do not think in female.
Unable to buy a basic pair of thermal socks....clearly label as "male sock".
I did not check more items but probably it is the same!

29 November 2023
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi M.P,

Thanks for the feedback.
Our 'Womens' and 'Unisex' range is growing, but it's clear that there are still improvements that need to be made. I'll ensure this feedback reaches the correct contacts.

There are a number of different socks that we have in stock, that would be suitable. If you visit our website, our live chat team would be more than happy to talk you through the current options available.

Thanks,
Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arco's products are fab

Arco's products are fab, never had any issues with products and items come quickly. I am leaving a review as a shout out for Samantha Collins is needed. She always goes above and beyond for K and N Surfacing. Working in construction, we are always told things last minute.. Sam always looks into products and gets them at a drop of a hat. Thank you Sam! :)

28 November 2023
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi Lucie,

Thanks for the review. This is really great to hear. We are very happy to hear that you received a great service and I'll ensure this feedback reaches Samantha.

Thanks again,
Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Useless product

I can't put all of the blame on Arco, but you have to stand by what you sell. Bought two pairs of Trojan work trousers with knee pad pockets. However, the velcro that is supposed to hold the pads in, constantly parts and the knee pads drop out as you walk. Such an annoyance! I am continually picking knee pads up and having to replace them. I mentioned this on a revisit to the store but got little reaction. Not madly impressed. The trousers are pretty useless to me.

24 November 2023
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hello Mr Waters,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
I am very sorry to hear that the Trojan Trousers you have received are not the quality we expect. I haven't seen any other complaints linked to this issue, so I do believe it to be a one off.

It's disappointing to hear that the store were not helpful. I'll ensure this feedback is passed on.

To resolve this, please could you contact my team (complaints@arco.co.uk)? We will be more than happy to investigate this and look into sending you a replacement pair.

As with any product faults, we are keen to understand the issue in more detail to ensure it does not affect other stocked product.

Thanks again,
Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service

We've used Arco for years and have always found the customer service team very helpful. The products we've bought have been good quality and are fairly priced.

2 November 2023
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Reply from Arco Ltd

Hi Jean,

Thanks for leaving a review. This is great to hear!
If we can help with anything else, please let us know.

Luke - Arco Customer Insight Manager

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