The Dick Smith branch in Masterton closed down yesterday after the Australian company's collapse and subsequent move in to receivership on January 5. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER
The Dick Smith branch in Masterton closed down yesterday after the Australian company's collapse and subsequent move in to receivership on January 5. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER
It was a case of shutting up shop for good yesterday at Dick Smith Masterton.
The Queen St electronics retailer closed its doors forever, following the Australian company's collapse and subsequent receivership on January 5.
The company announced it would shut all 62 stores in New Zealand and about 300in Australia over the coming months.
Donald Warren has worked at Dick Smith Masterton for the past 10 years.
He is one of nearly 3000 staff to lose their jobs as a result of the chain closures, and among 430 in New Zealand.
Yesterday he was found sweeping out the store, left empty after merchandise was shipped to other Dick Smith outlets, which would continue trading for a while longer.
Mr Warren, born and bred in Masterton, said he was "gutted" to learn the chain was closing down.
"About two weeks ago everyone was made aware that we were made redundant with [yesterday] being the last day."