Auckland department store Smith & Caughey's to close after 145 years

Wednesday 21 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 21 May 2025, 7:56pm

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Smith & Caughey's will close its Queen Street store and online business on 31 July. The decision follows consultation regarding the business's viability and will result in 98 redundancies. The retailer previously closed its Newmarket location last year.

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1. 1NewsWed 21 May 2025, 6:50pm

   Smith & Caughey's to close its doors after 145 years (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 21 May 2025, 6:51pm

   Iconic Auckland department store Smith & Caughey’s to close for good (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 21 May 2025, 7:40pm

   Smith & Caughey's announces closure of Queen Street and online stores (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesWed 21 May 2025, 7:56pm

   'Heartbreaking': Auckland store Smith & Caughey's to close for good (opens in new tab)