a large British company, formerly called Great Universal Stores, which was originally a business selling goods through mail order catalogues (= books sent to people’s homes showing items that can be ordered by post). Its businesses are now Argos , Burberry and Experian, which provides information to businesses worldwide.
GUS
Meaning of GUS in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005