Australia's oldest department store David Jones collapses after 188 years
The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.
The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations, BBC News reported.
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- Australia · Oceania
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- David Jones
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- Business
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