Tag: Dick Smith

Businessman shutting down food company.

The battle of OzEmite and AussieMite continues, with the news that Dick Smith has now appealed the February decision by the Registrar of Trade Marks.

Dick Smith has spoken out on the negative impact ALDI and Costco are having on Australian producers, saying blame shouldn’t be directed at Coles and Woolworths for the supermarket price wars.

Woolworths has announced plans to put its iconic electronics brand up for sale, with the chain’s namesake and founder Dick Smith saying he’ll be angered if the chain’s sold into foreign hands, but can’t see a likely alternative.

Dick Smith has come out firing again, this time at Coles Managing Director Ian McLeod, whose “new form of extreme capitalism” and “greed” he says is ruining local farmer’s livelihoods.

Dick Smith has made it clear he’ll no longer abide rich Australians who don’t share some of their wealth with charities, calling them “selfish” and suggesting they “rack off” if they continue to refuse to donate.

The Good Guys is leading the electrical retail industry when it comes to customer satisfaction, according to new Roy Morgan research, beating out rivals Retravision, Betta Electrical and Dick Smith.

COSBOA has revealed Mark Brennan as its 2011 Small Business Champion, after he played an integral role in developing and championing the Small Business Commissioner position.

Your Friday Entrepreneur Fix this week features a celebrated Australian entrepreneur, household name and much-loved personality – Dick Smith.