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It’s the end of an era for David Jones. Today, the beloved department giant has confirmed it will shut 19 of its 38 locations across Australia and New Zealand after entering voluntary administration and receivership.
The David Jones story began in 1838 as a humble drapery on the corner of Sydney’s George and Barrack Streets, eventually expanding into the grand "universal provider" that defined Australian department store shopping.
Nearly two centuries on, the retailer’s 38-store footprint is about to be cut in half, including 18 locations in Australia and one in New Zealand. The cuts primarily target underperforming outer-suburban and regional shopping centres, leaving key flagship CBD stores operational.
New South Wales will take the biggest hit with seven store closures, including Macquarie Centre, Westfield Parramatta and Warringah Mall. Meanwhile, Melbourne and Perth will each lose three locations, Queensland and Adelaide will lose two, and Canberra will lose one. Most department stores are expected to cease operations over the next four to 12 weeks, trading through Black Friday and Christmas to clear stock. You can see the full list below.
Which David Jones stores are closing?
- Westfield Woden, Canberra, ACT
- Macarthur Square, Sydney, NSW
- Macquarie Centre, Sydney, NSW
- Stockland Green Hills, Maitland, NSW
- Westfield Hornsby, Sydney, NSW
- Westfield Parramatta, Sydney, NSW
- Warringah Mall, Sydney, NSW
- Wollongong Central, NSW
- Robina Town Centre, Gold Coast, QLD
- Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore, QLD
- Westfield Marion, Adelaide, SA
- Westfield West Lakes, Adelaide, SA
- Glen Waverley, Melbourne, VIC
- Highpoint Shopping Centre, Melbourne, VIC
- Malvern Central, Melbourne, VIC
- Hay Street Mall, Perth, WA
- Westfield Carousel, Perth, WA
- Westfield Booragoon, Perth, WA
- Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand