Half of David Jones' Australian stores to shut by end of 2026
Receiver will close half of David Jones' Australian stores across six states and territories, affecting thousands of workers.
David Jones will shut half of its Australian stores as receivers move to save the department store chain from collapse. New South Wales will lose seven stores including Macquarie Centre and Parramatta.
Victoria loses three, Western Australia three, Queensland two, South Australia two, and the ACT one. Receivers announced the closures to staff on November 11.
Stores will continue trading until the end of 2026.
- 7
- NSW stores closing
- 3
- Victoria stores closing
- 3
- WA stores closing
- FTI Consulting
- Receiver managing closures
Why it mattersThe closures will eliminate thousands of jobs and reshape shopping patterns in regional and suburban centres that depend on anchor stores.
AustraliaThousands of Australian workers face redundancy, and regional shopping centres will lose a major draw for foot traffic and retail spending.
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