Administrators for retailer Dick Smith launch ad campaign to try and sell-off embattled brand
Administrators for embattled electronics retailer Dick Smith have launched the ultimate advertising campaign seeking buyers for the brand itself, marketing it as an “Iconic Electronics Retailer”.
The ad campaign comes the same day that CEO Nick Abboud tendered his resignation effective immediately, with retail specialist Don Grover, who has worked with Dymocks, Retail Fusion Brands and David Jones, taking over the role.
Administrators Ferrier Hodgson launched the campaign to sell the business in The Australian and The Australian Financial Review today, offering all the assets of the 332 Australian and 62 New Zealand stores.
The ad comes complete with a QR code leading potential buyers to a dedicated website promoting the sale.
Oh the irony, using a QR code to sell a failed technology company.
The QR code page literally says exactly the same thing as this ad. No other downloads or anything.
If you are looking at buying the Dick Smith brand, I’d have a look at JB Hifi. They’ll probably have it cheaper.
It’s about time they got a woman to take over as CEO. news.com.au says that female CEOs are better.
Great for the 5% of potential buyers who can make a QR code work. So that’s 0.01 of 1 person.
I’d love to know what security the banks hold for their $135M loan: Are we about to see a fire sale of commercial property?
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Your answer below, though more than likely the property is warehousing and distribution facilities rather than any quality retail.
“Prior to the peak trading period the National Australia Bank, the Bank of New Zealand and HSBC Bank Australia made available $135 million which was secured by property, ChannelNews understands that Dick Smith got the money after forecasting certain revenues, those targets have not been met with the Company set to announce the appointment of an administrator today.”
http://www.smartoffice.com.au/.....inted.aspx
You’re hilarious.