Smiths City brand to relaunch under new ownership

Friday 31 July 2026 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 31 Jul, 6:08pm

Two Auckland entrepreneurs, Ric Sheehan and Michael Bell, have purchased the Smiths City brand out of liquidation. The company, which entered voluntary administration last September, will be revived under the new owners of Smiths City 2026 Ltd.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Fri 31 Jul, 10:39am · 3 reports from 2 outlets over 7 hours

Waikato Times via The PressFri 31 Jul, 10:39am

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