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MKTUPDTE: SCY: Smiths City to resume online trading
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MKTUPDTE: SCY: Smiths City to resume online trading
NZX AND MEDIA RELEASE
31 March 2020
Smiths City to resume online trading
As part of the New Zealand Government's response to COVID-19 Smiths City will
offer a limited range of its products and services to the public and
commercial customers in line with the just released guidelines aimed at
giving the public access to essential goods.
Smiths City anticipates being able to take orders through its online store
from later today. None of its physical stores will be open to the public, but
several of its stores and its distribution centers in Christchurch and
Auckland may be used to fulfil online orders. Smiths City will also offer
sales and support through its call centre.
All deliveries will be 'contactless' in line with government guidelines,
while employees working to fulfil orders will do so using correct safety
protocols to protect them from COVID-19.
Chief Executive Roy Campbell said: "We welcome the Government's initiatives
to give the public access to goods such as heaters, whiteware and computers
and other items that MBIE may see fit to expand to include in the definition
of essential goods. These products are essential given the approach of winter
and the new realities people face with home working. Smiths City welcomes
this opportunity to play a role in supporting the country's businesses and
the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders."
Investors
Roy Campbell
Chief Executive
Email: roy.campbell@smithscity.co.nz
Mob: 027 223 9574
Media
Richard Inder
The Project
Mob: 021 645 643
About Smiths City Group Limited
Smiths City Group (NZX.SCY) was founded in Christchurch in 1918 and has a
proud tradition as one of New Zealand's oldest and largest retail chains. The
company floated on the stock exchange in 1972 and operates stores nationwide.
It also operates the Smiths City Finance, and the Smiths City Commercial
businesses. On the web: www.smithscity.co.nz and www.smithcitygroup.co.nz.
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