July 18, 2006
Media Advisory
There have been several news items recently about problems within the British electrical goods chain Powerhouse, owned
by Eric Watson's PRG (formerly Pacific Retail Group).
The British Powerhouse outlets are in no way connected to the Dick Smith Electronics PowerHouse chain, operating in New
Zealand and Australia.
The Dick Smith Electronics PowerHouse stores have been established in Australia for 10 years. The first New Zealand
store opened in Hamilton in 2004, with a second store opening in Manukau in April this year and more New Zealand stores
in the pipeline.
Dick Smith Electronics PowerHouse stores are trading successfully in New Zealand and Australia, and should not be
confused with PRG's British Powerhouse chain.
ENDS