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Smiths City result improves as transformation continues Overview Revenue falls 4.4% to $206.4 million from $215.9 million following store closures and slower trading in the second half of the financial year Same store sales – excluding store closures – rose 2.8% to $192 Million – reflecting strong growth in the online channel and operational improvements… read more

The Annual Meeting of shareholders of Smiths City Group Limited will be held at the Metropolitan Lounge, The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston, Christchurch; commencing at 10.30am on Thursday 5th September 2019. Smiths City advises that the closing date for Director nominations is Friday 12th July 2019.  All nominations must be received by 4.00pm on… read more

Smiths City is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Hindmarsh to the position of Group Chief Financial Officer. Michael commenced his role on 1st April 2019. Michael has had an extensive career in retail having spent over 15 years with the NZ retailer Hallenstein Glasson Holdings. He is a member of the New Zealand Institute… read more

Summary: Group revenue rises 3.1% to $112.0 million; retail operations achieve acceptable same-store sales growth Net profit before tax rises to $0.6 million from break-even in the same period last year Smiths City Finance benefits from growth in the retail business with the loan book growing to $69.3million from $64.7 million at the same time… read more

The following Resolutions were passed at the Annual Shareholders Meeting of Smiths City Group Limited held today at the Tannery, Woolston Christchurch. The election of Alastair Gibson Kerr as a Director of the Company The election of Benjamin John Powles as a Director of the Company The election of Antony David Karp as a Director… read more

20 August 2018 SMITHS CITY RELEASES NOTICE OF MEETING FOR SHAREHOLDERS FOR YEAR END 30 APRIL 2018 The Notice of Meeting and personalised Proxy Forms have been sent to shareholders today via email and NZ Post. The Smiths City Group Annual Meeting for Shareholders will be held at The Metropolitan Lounge, The Tannery, 3 Garlands… read more

Smiths City (Southern) Ltd is seeking to contact former employees who worked in a Smiths City store between 26 January 2010 and 8 May 2018, as they may be entitled to payment for attending staff meetings prior to their shifts commencing. Former employees who believe they may be entitled to payment are requested to either… read more

24 July 2018 Smiths City to align pay rates with the living wage National furniture and appliance retailer to mark the start of its second century of trading with a commitment to the well-being of its staff; introduces ‘well-being’ day and grants extra day’s holiday to mark centenary. National furniture and appliance retailer Smiths City… read more

Overview Revenue fell 5.1% to $215.9 million as challenging trading conditions persisted in the second half of the year; same-store sales down 2.7% to $198.6 million. Net loss before tax of $9.9 million down from a net profit of $2.0 million in the prior year. Online sales growing strongly with fourth quarter sales up 51%… read more

National furniture and appliance retailer Smiths City today announces the appointment of Antony Karp as a new non-executive director. It also announces the resignation of non-executive independent director Sheena Henderson from the end of June. Mr Karp was recently the Chief Operating Officer of the ASX-listed women’s clothing retailer Specialty Fashion Group as well as… read more