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JB Hi-Fi NZ profit slumps despite revenue growth
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JB Hi-Fi NZ profit slumps despite revenue growth

JB Hi-Fi NZ has seen its final profit for last financial year almost halved, despite an 11% rise in revenue and a jump of nearly 13% in gross profit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
New Dick Smith online store claims Kiwi success
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New Dick Smith online store claims Kiwi success

As the Australian Supreme Court hearing into the demise of Dick Smith rumbles on, the new Dick Smith online store is already claiming local success.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Dick Smith receivers' six month report throws light on high debts
Dick Smith

Dick Smith receivers' six month report throws light on high debts

Receivers continue to give little indication of exactly how big the shortfall from failed retailer Dick Smith's NZ business with debts topping $150m.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
Exclusive: Dick Smith failure drags Synnex NZ into red
Synnex

Exclusive: Dick Smith failure drags Synnex NZ into red

The failure of Dick Smith Electronics has impacted Synnex NZ's financials, dragging the company into the red despite double digit revenue growth.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2016
Dick Smith closure opens doors to other 'significant' retailers
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Dick Smith closure opens doors to other 'significant' retailers

Former Dick Smith stores in New Zealand are being snapped up by other retailers, including Bed Bath - Beyond, as the company closes its doors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016
From tech to cars: 2 Cheap Cars on the hunt for DSE staff
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From tech to cars: 2 Cheap Cars on the hunt for DSE staff

Dick Smith's Kiwi staff could find jobs from an unlikely source with 2 Cheap Cars liaising with liquidators to open contact channels to recruit staff.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016

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Former Dick Smith directors and execs facing legal action
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Former Dick Smith directors and execs facing legal action

Dick Smith directors and executives in the firing line again withreceivers Ferrier Hodgson reportedly filing legal action against them.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Kogan beats FY17 forecast in first half following strong Christmas trading
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Kogan beats FY17 forecast in first half following strong Christmas trading

Kogan.com, which last year acquired and resurrected Dick Smith's online business, has beaten its full year forecast in the first six months of FY17.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
JB Hi-Fi sales up; new chief executive takes over reins
JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi sales up; new chief executive takes over reins

JB Hi-Fi's sales continue to climb as it heads into the Christmas period with new products, technologies and stores on the cards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company
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Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company

Dick Smith Holdings creditors have voted to place the failed business into liquidation in a last ditch effort to recoup some of their lost money.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Dick Smith report outlines the decisions that lead to failure of a giant
Dick Smith

Dick Smith report outlines the decisions that lead to failure of a giant

A long awaited report into the collapse of Dick Smith Group highlighs numerous poor decisions which ultimately lead to the fall of an industry giant.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Dick Smith fallout continues
Dick Smith

Dick Smith fallout continues

Dick Smith management and directors are facing questions over the failure of the business, while Anchorage executives are also in for a grilling.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
Dick Smith shareholders told there's nothing in the bank for them
Dick Smith

Dick Smith shareholders told there's nothing in the bank for them

Dick Smith shareholders won't be recouping any of their investment, with administrators this week confirming the cupboards are bare.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2016
Dick Smith back online as Kogan relaunches brand
Dick Smith

Dick Smith back online as Kogan relaunches brand

The new online Dick Smith brand has launched with new owners Kogan.com promising to 'rebuild the legacy of the brand' as a leading tech retailer.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Final farewell: Closures for last Dick Smith stores set
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Final farewell: Closures for last Dick Smith stores set

The dates have been announced for the closure of the final Dick Smith stores, bringing to an end nearly 50 years of business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
Dick Smith closures gather pace with dates for 108 more stores confirmed
Dick Smith

Dick Smith closures gather pace with dates for 108 more stores confirmed

The rolling closure of Dick Smith stores continues with closure dates for another 108 stores - including all Kiwi stores - announced today.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2016
Updated: Dick Smith stores given closure deadline of April 30
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Updated: Dick Smith stores given closure deadline of April 30

Dates for the closures of the Dick Smith stores have been announced, with all stores across Australia and New Zealand due to be closed by May 01.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2016

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