Major Australian retailer David Jones folds after 188 years in operation

BBC News · Lana Lam · 2026-11-05 00:09 UTC

The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.

Australia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years

David Jones, Australia's oldest department store chain, has gone into voluntary administration, putting thousands of jobs at risk.

It comes after years of financial struggles for the 188-year-old retailer - known locally as DJs - as customers desert traditional shops for online shopping.

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