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Issues Raised Over The Good Guys’ Buyback

With The Good Guys edging closer to ASX float or sale, issues have been raised over its move to a fully corporate-owned network.

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Defunct Dick Smith, David Jones Deal Was ‘Lipstick On A Pig’

Several Hi Fi and AV suppliers have approached David Jones directly after Ferrier Hodgson announced that the deal that saw Dick Smith flogging CE products in the department store would...

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Senior Executive Claims The CE Industry Does Not Need Dick Smith, Discount War Set To Create Problems

Dick Smith is banking on a "70 per cent off everything" sale this Saturday to clear excess stock, a move that could create bigger cash flow problems for the struggling...

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Future Of Clive Peeters Decision Soon

EXCLUSIVE: Greg Smith the CEO of Victorian retailer Clive Peeters has said that he is close to a decision on the future of the business following an extensive review by...

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Dick Smith Stores Struggle As Takeover Claims Emerge

Dick Smith is facing the real possibility that several of their unprofitable stores will be closed down in the new year with several store managers claiming that foot traffic into...

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Sony Set To Close Online Store New Direct Sell Model To Be Rolled Out

Sony is set to close their current online store, no reasons has been given for the sudden announcement.

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Toxic Relationship Between Dick Smith And Bankers Led To Collapse Administrators Set To Claim

A falling out between Dick Smith's bankers and senior management at the mass retailer was fatal, an administrators report into the Companies collapse is set to report.

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Vignette Launches Automated Transaction Tracker

Vignette has launched its Case Manager, which allows organisations to automate and track important customer transactions, such as credit and mortgage applications and income tax forms, across multiple communications channels...

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AS TIPPED: Kogan Snares Dick Smith + Move Brand Names, 1M Customer Database + Online Operations

As we exclusively tipped last month the Dick Smith and Move brand names along with all trademarks and online operations as well as the names and address of over 1M...

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CEO Nick Abboud Quits Dick Smith

Dick Smith CEO Nick Abboud has stepped down from his role at the struggling electronics retailer a week after it was placed into receivership, effective immediately.

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