Economy · Sydney, Australia · November 4, 2026

David Jones department store enters administration

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 4, 5:53 PM ET

Australia's oldest department store collapsed after 188 years. Stores keep trading while receivers review operations.

Why it matters

Thousands of jobs are at risk.

Background

The chain had years of heavy losses.

Sources

• BBC Business ↗Nov 4, 7:59 PM ET
• The Guardian ↗Nov 4, 5:53 PM ET

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