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Breaking: Retailer's future in doubt as David Jones calls in administrators

Breaking: Retailer's future in doubt as David Jones calls in administrators
ABC Australia Wednesday 04 November 2026, 22:44 UTC 1 min read
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David Jones calls in administrators, leaving the retailer's future in doubt Posted Australian retailer David Jones has been placed into receivership. The 188-year-old department store's collapse comes after negotiations with key landlord Westfield broke down. The department store's chief executive is addressing staff this morning at the company's Melbourne headquarters.

David Jones calls in administrators, leaving the retailer's future in doubt Posted Australian retailer David Jones has been placed into receivership. The 188-year-old department store's collapse comes after negotiations with key landlord Westfield broke down. The department store's chief executive is addressing staff this morning at the company's Melbourne headquarters. The retailer is behind on rental payments and its collapse will leave staff and suppliers such as fashion brands in the dark. It is expected to rationalise store numbers, with it currently having 38 sites. Loading [Image text:] DAVIDJONES TER
David Jones (PERSON) Australian (ORG) Westfield (ORG) Melbourne (LOCATION)
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