Diary of a Smith & Caughey’s sales girl: What it was like working for the iconic Auckland retailer

Smith & Caughey’s, a historic Auckland department store founded in 1880, officially closed on June 15, with its final auction for retail assets set for July 20. Varsha Anjali, a former part-time sales assistant at the store while studying, reflects on her experiences and the valuable lessons learned during her time there.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Smith & Caughey’s, a special store in Auckland that opened a long time ago in 1880, closed for good on June 15, and they are selling their last things until July 20.

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