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David Jones expected to fall into administration after failed 11th hour talks with biggest landlord

Jonathan Barrett Business editor · The Guardian · World
Published 4 Nov 2026, 5:08 pm·6 h ago·1 min read
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Future of 188-year-old department store hangs in balance after no agreement was struck with Westfield owner Scentre Group Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast David Jones is poised to fall into administration after 11th-hour talks between its private equity owner and primary landlord broke down, putting the future of the 188-year-old upmarket department store chain at risk. The upheaval follows years of steep losses, weak consumer spending and a string of underperforming stores that left the heritage retailer defaulting on its rent. Continue reading...

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