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JBL PartyBox Ultimate with new features launches in New Zealand
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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bluetooth
New Zealand welcomes the JBL PartyBox Ultimate, boasting new features such as Dolby Atmos immersive audio and a vivid light show.
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Smiths City value falls as it reluctantly complies with ruling
Tue, 15th May 2018
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Smiths City's stock value drops 4.6% as it faces reprimand from the Employment Court over unpaid meeting hours.
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Court rules retail chain must pay employees for all hours worked
Mon, 14th May 2018
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licensing
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employment court
Smiths City Group had been refusing to pay employees for the ‘optional’ pre-work meeting for years, but has finally been called out in court.
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Smiths City names 'turnaround specialist' Roy Campbell as CEO
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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christchurch
Smiths City Group, the Christchurch-based retail chain, named Roy Campbell as chief executive, replacing Rick Hellings, who departs after 15 years as.
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Extended warranties: are you being ripped off?
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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noel leeming
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harvey norman
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smiths city
Sales staff at big-box retailers including Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and Smiths City have been promoting extended warranties with misleading claims.
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Smiths City more than doubles 1H profit on insurance payment
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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christchurch
Smiths City Group, the Christchurch-based retail chain, more than doubled first-half profit as it recognised a $2.