‘Came in to say goodbye’: Shelves stripped bare as luxury brands desert David Jones

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 5, 2026

David Jones’ owners have appointed administrators, which is expected to trigger an extensive restructure of the company and thousands of job losses.

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‘Came in to say goodbye’: Shelves stripped bare as luxury brands desert David Jones

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