David Jones to shut half its stores after entering voluntary administration
Australia’s oldest department store, David Jones, entered voluntary administration and will close half its stores, prompting large job cuts, the Guardian…
Australia’s oldest department store, David Jones, entered voluntary administration and will close half its stores, prompting large job cuts, the Guardian reported. The move follows years of steep losses, the paper said. Receivers FTI Consulting announced on Wednesday that the closure is part of a sweeping restructure aimed at stabilising the business. David Jones currently employs more than 6,000 staff across 38 stores, meaning the planned closures could affect a significant portion of its workforce.
The decision reflects the retailer’s effort to address its financial challenges while reshaping its store network.
Why it matters
The closures could lead to mass job losses in Australia’s retail sector, affecting thousands of employees.
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- Location
- Australia · Oceania
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- David Jones, FTI Consulting
- Section
- Business
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