David Jones goes into administration, with thousands of jobs at risk
Australian department store chain David Jones has entered voluntary administration following years of financial losses and failed lease negotiations. Receivers have been appointed to restructure the 188-year-old retailer, putting thousands of jobs at risk.
Why it matters
The collapse of a major heritage retailer signals significant distress in the traditional brick-and-mortar retail sector.
The future of David Jones is hanging in the balance after administrators were appointed on Thursday, with store closures feared. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP The future of David Jones is hanging in the balance after administrators were appointed on Thursday, with store closures feared. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP David Jones David Jones goes into administration, with store closures expected and thousands of jobs at risk Future of department store in jeopardy after administrators appointed on Thursday morning
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