David Jones's receiver set to close significant number of stores
Retailer David Jones is set to close 19 of its 38 stores following its entry into voluntary administration. The company is currently managing a consultation period for affected staff and has warned customers of potential delivery delays.
Why it matters
The closure of a major department store chain reflects broader challenges in the retail sector and impacts local employment and consumer access.
A retail analyst says David Jones has too many stores. ( ABC News: Fletcher Yeung )
Department store David Jones's receiver is set to close half of its 38 stores.
The retailer was placed into voluntary administration less than a week ago, with McGrathNicol appointed as administrator.
The affected stores are expected to close later in the year, with stock being discounted or sent to other locations.
Link copied Share Share article David Jones's receiver has confirmed it will close 19 of the retailer's 38 stores.
ABC News has also seen correspondence sent to staff and suppliers confirming the store closures.
The sites affected include a store in Sydney's Parramatta, three in Victoria and sites on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
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