Mystery buyers revive Smiths City after liquidation
Smiths City, the 107-year-old New Zealand retail chain, has been revived by new owners following its liquidation last year.
Smiths City has been resurrected following its liquidation in 2025. New Kiwi owners have taken over the iconic business, which has operated for more than a century. The new owners said they viewed the acquisition as purchasing more than just a business, but a legacy.
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Mystery new owners to revive 107-year-old retail chain after liquidation
The iconic business has been resurrected following Smiths City going into liquidation last year
NZ Herald
New owners to relaunch century-old retail icon Smiths City after going into liquidation in 2025
Smiths City is set to make a comeback after going into liquidation last year.
1News
Smiths City plans to 'relaunch' with new owners at helm
"We didn't just buy a business – we bought a legacy," the new owners said in a statement on the company website.
1News
'A legacy': Smiths City to be relaunched with new Kiwi owners
"We didn't just buy a business – we bought a legacy," the new owners said in a statement on the company website.