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‘Heartbreaking decision’: Overseas competition forces Dunedin retailer to close after 40 years

$Smyths Appliances owner David Grey says the decision to close the retail side of his local business after 40 years was \"heartbreaking\". Photo: Peter McIntosh$

$Smyths Appliances owner David Grey says the decision to close the retail side of his local business after 40 years was \"heartbreaking\". Photo: Peter McIntosh$

Smyths Appliances owner David Grey says the decision to close the retail side of his local business after 40 years was "heartbreaking". Photo: Peter McIntosh

Tim ScottReporter

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Updated, Thursday, October 1, 2026

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