Matt Harray

Matt Harray, the acting chief executive of Smith & Caughey’s, expressed deep sorrow over the decision to close the iconic New Zealand department store after failing to overcome significant business challenges, affecting nearly 100 staff members.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

9,915

Power

432$

Sentiment

5.67

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
New Zealand	3	5.67	0.21%	+0%	4,822,233	9,915	$210,000	432$
Totals	3				4,822,233	9,915	$210,000	432$

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New Zealand: Matt Harray, Acting Chief Executive Smith & Caughey’s, said in a statement he would respectfully decline to respond to what he called undeserved criticism from another New Zealand retailer. 5

Murray Crane Carolyne Meng Yee

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Smith & Caughey’s closing down: Murray Crane says it needed better staff and service

New Zealand: Matt Harray is the acting chief executive who announced the closure of Smith & Caughey’s. 5

Tony Caughey Marianne Smith William Smith Andrew Caughey Shayne Currie

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Smith & Caughey’s to close: The rise and fall of the ‘Grande Dame’ of Queen St – why Auckland’s famous department store is in its final days

New Zealand: Matt Harray, the acting chief executive of Smith & Caughey’s, described the decision to close the store as heartbreaking. 7

Shayne Currie

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Smith & Caughey’s closing for good - almost 100 staff lose jobs as rescue bid fails