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Phoenix rising

One year on Kogan.com celebrates success of Dick Smith online business

Mon, 15th May 2017
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One year on from its acquisition of the failed Dick Smith's online business, Kogan.com says the business is 'thriving' and is 'a sustainable retailer'.
Computer calc

Education, govt and corporate buck downward trend to record increased PC sales

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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Education, govt and corporate PC shipments have recorded growth in Australia for Q4 and full year 2016, IDC Australia says. So who's winning and why?.
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Former Dick Smith directors and execs facing legal action

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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Dick Smith directors and executives in the firing line again withreceivers Ferrier Hodgson reportedly filing legal action against them.
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Kogan beats FY17 forecast in first half following strong Christmas trading

Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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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.
Jb hifi

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

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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JB Hi-Fi's sales continue to climb as it heads into the Christmas period with new products, technologies and stores on the cards.
Empty

Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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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.
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Dick Smith report outlines the decisions that lead to failure of a giant

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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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.
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Dick Smith fallout continues

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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Dick Smith management and directors are facing questions over the failure of the business, while Anchorage executives are also in for a grilling.
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Dick Smith shareholders told there's nothing in the bank for them

Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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Dick Smith shareholders won't be recouping any of their investment, with administrators this week confirming the cupboards are bare.
Ds new

Dick Smith back online as Kogan relaunches brand

Wed, 4th May 2016
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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.
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Final farewell: Closures for last Dick Smith stores set

Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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The dates have been announced for the closure of the final Dick Smith stores, bringing to an end nearly 50 years of business.
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Dick Smith closures gather pace with dates for 108 more stores confirmed

Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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The rolling closure of Dick Smith stores continues with closure dates for another 108 stores - including all Kiwi stores - announced today.
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Updated: Dick Smith stores given closure deadline of April 30

Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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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.
Warranty

All Dick Smith extended warranties to be honoured

Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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The Warranty Group is assuring Dick Smith customers it will honour all extended warranties sold by the failed company across Australia and New Zealand.
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UPDATED: Dick Smith name to live on under new owners, Kogan.com

Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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Kogan.com has purchased Dick Smith's online business and plans to keep the Dick Smith brand alive. Ruslan Kogan explains why - and how.
Piggy bank1

DSE New Zealand loss of around $100 million expected

Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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Dick Smith Electronics NZ operations have an estimated net loss of nearly $100 million in book value with Ingram Micro and Synnex among the creditors.
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Final Dick Smith stores fall as Move Airport stores close

Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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Dick Smith's final four stores have fallen, with receivers announcing the immediate closure of four Move Airport stores after asset sale failure.
Privacy

Plans to sell Dick Smith customer info sparks concerns

Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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Dick Smith receivers have been spoken to by privacy commissions on both sides of the Tasman after concerns over plans to sell customer information.
Exit

Dick Smith: Fall of a giant

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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Everyone knows Dick Smith Electronics. So where did it go so wrong? We look back at the company from its early successes to eventual decline.
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Breaking: Dick Smith stores to close; 3000 jobs gone

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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Dick Smith is to close all its stores across Australia and New Zealand after failing to receive any acceptable offers for the business.