Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Dick Smith slams previous private equity owners' 'absolute greed'

Dick Smith's founder has slammed the company's previous private equity owners for greed, as 3,300 employees wait to hear their fate.



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Australian services sector contracts despite Christmas sales

A new survey from the Australian Industry Group finds the services industry contracted in December for the third consecutive month, ending 2015 on a low note despite the busy Christmas season.



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Dick Smith employees wait to learn their fate

Dick Smith employees are expected to be given more information today about the impact of the company going into voluntary administration.



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Union says Hunter Dick Smith jobs must be saved

The union representing the Hunter's retail workers says Dick Smith jobs should be saved.



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Retail's Worst Wall Street Performers of 2015

The last 12 months have been a struggle for most publicly-traded retailers. See which high-profile retailers suffered through the greatest reversals in 2015.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

What is wrong with business as usual for Dick Smith?

What is wrong with business as usual for such a high-profile company, founded nearly 50 years ago by outspoken and prominent entrepreneur Dick Smith?



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China worries drag local share market down

The Australian share market suffers through another day of heavy losses, as investors continue to worry about the health of China's economy.



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