The story
Founded by Marianne Smith in 1880.1
Private company
Smith & Caughey's
Department stores in Auckland, New Zealand
Smith & Caughey Ltd, trading as Smith & Caughey's, was a chain of two mid-sized, upscale department stores in Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1880 by Marianne Smith, Smith & Caughey was the oldest surviving retail businesses until its closure in June 2025.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1880Founded1
- Industryretail1
- HeadquartersAuckland1
- Websitewww.smithandcaugheys.co.nz
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Smith & Caughey Ltd, trading as Smith & Caughey's, was a chain of two mid-sized, upscale department stores in Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1880 by Marianne Smith, Smith & Caughey was the oldest surviving retail businesses until its closure in June 2025.2
Leadership
Who has led Smith & Caughey's, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderMarianne Smith1
Timeline
- 1880Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.smithandcaugheys.co.nz1
- WikipediaSmith & Caughey's
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ7544949
Sources
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- 1WikidataSmith & Caughey's on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaSmith & Caughey's on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsSmith & Caughey's photo by Pear285 at English Wikipedia, CC0