Dick Smith stories - Page 3
Restructure; declining Kiwi sales drag Dick Smith profit down
Tue, 18th Aug 2015
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finance, leasing & rental
Restructuring costs of $5.5 million have hit Dick Smith’s FY2015 profits, with results also dragged down by declining New Zealand sales.
EXCLUSIVE: JB Hi-Fi Kiwi manager gone, no replacement planned
Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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JB Hi-Fi's NZ general manager has exited the company, but the retailer has reconfirmed its commitment to the market with $15+ million in investment.
Samsung aiming high with Galaxy launch
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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noel leeming
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jb hi-fi
Samsung is gearing up for a big Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge launch on Saturday - with the lure of a wealth of accessories to bolster retailer sales.
Dick Smith ‘transformation’ continues with restructure
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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restructure
Dick Smith takes the axe to 80 roles in a bid to slash costs for a 'sustainable future'. Restructuring set for June completion.
Dick Smith's NZ 1H sales fall, margins shrink in competitive market
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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retailers
Dick Smith Holdings says its New Zealand unit's margins shrank and sales fell in a competitive market and and a deterioration in consumer sentiment.
Dick Smith partners with Trade Me to reach more Kiwis
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Dick Smith expands in NZ, launching a store on Trade Me to offer Kiwis a broader tech product range with exclusive deals.
The Warehouse and Noel Leeming praised for 'family friendly values'
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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noel leeming
The Warehouse and Noel Leeming ditch R18 games and DVDs, hailed for prioritising family values by Family First NZ.
Dick Smith defies market slump to beat sales forecast
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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woolworths
Dick Smith exceeds sales forecast with AU$1.228bn for FY14, but falls behind last year's figures of AU$1.280bn.
Dick Smith on track as NZ sales slump slows
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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new zealand dollar
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accessories
Dick Smith Holdings has seen a slowdown in sales decline in New Zealand due to certain operations being shifted to Australia.
Skip the queues this Boxing Day thanks to Dick Smith
Tue, 24th Dec 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Dick Smith revolutionizes Boxing Day shopping with a scan-to-buy app, enabling customers to dodge queues and shop from ads directly.
Major step as Dick Smith lists on ASX
Thu, 5th Dec 2013
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trading
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private equity
Iconic consumer electronics business has officially been admitted to the list of the Australian Securities Exchange.
Android App Review: Dick Smith NZ (Beta)
Mon, 7th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Dick Smith NZ launches beta app for tech shopping with sleek design, facing mixed reviews on speed and usability challenges.
Dick Smith to open 77 stores within 3 years
Fri, 2nd Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Technology retailer embarks on ambitious plan after completing final business buyout in July, opening stores in both NZ and Australia.
Dick Smith completes final business buyout
Fri, 19th Jul 2013
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growth
Dick Smith, now free from its financial obligations to Woolworths, embarks on a new chapter of growth and expansion under Anchorage Capital Partners.
Gadgets to get you on the road this Easter
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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cartech
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Tablets, Kindles, headphones, cameras, iTunes Gift Cards and portable hard drives set to be best-selling road trip gadgets this Easter.
Dick Smith calls time on Boxing Day sales
Mon, 24th Dec 2012
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shopping
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sales
Bargain hunters urged to get ahead of the queues for Boxing Day bargains by shopping online this Christmas Eve.
Dick Smith recalling portable DVD/Media Players
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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customer service
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retailers
Potential safety hazard where the internal lithium-ion rechargeable battery may overheat and pose a fire risk to customers.
Woolworths sells Dick Smith chain to buyout firm for A$20M
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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sales
Woolworths offloads its Dick Smith electronics chain to Anchorage Capital Partners for AUD $20 million, sharpening its focus on core supermarket operations.
Does tech retailing have a future?
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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jb hi-fi
Woolworths is closing 100 Dick Smith stores and selling the rest, raising doubts about the future of brick-and-mortar tech retailing as online sales surge.
Dick Smith drops Need A Nerd
Tue, 29th Mar 2011
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Dick Smith has axed Need A Nerd, swapping the external tech support for its in-house ‘techpert’ service, catching consumers by surprise.