Argos could install airport-style security scanners in its stores after it emerged ISIS could target the retailer. Security experts have reportedly been advising the store - which has 750 shops across the UK - after fears terrorists could launch a deadly attack. Concerns that terrorists could carry out an attack in a busy shopping area have previously been raised by experts. Speaking to The Sun, a police source said the public "don’t know the half of what is going on". The source added: “It's not always the places or businesses you think of that are potential targets. READ MORE: “Police are working with a number of retailers. In particular security experts are advising Argos on contingency plans.” Last week cops in Manchester carried out a large terror drill in the Trafford Centre. Although scanners are not seen widely in stores across the UK, they are used in a number of foreign shopping centres, including some in Istanbul, Turkey, which has seen a number of terror attacks this year. A spokesman for Argos said the store continuously reviews security but would not share the plans publicy.
Argos has reportedly taken advice from security experts after concerns were raised that stores in busy shopping areas could be vulnerable to terrorist attacks. The Canadian Press reported on Friday the company had received a tip about an attack at one of its stores.