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Rental Crunch Leaves David Jones on Precipice
The retailer is seeking rent relief and emergency funding as suppliers tighten terms and brands withdraw from concession spaces, putting thousands of jobs at risk.
- On Tuesday, retail giant David Jones confirmed it is reviewing its 38-store national network, with reports suggesting the retailer could reduce its footprint to between 12 and 20 locations.
- The 188-year-old retailer failed to meet an October 30 deadline to lodge financial reports with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission , intensifying pressure on its survival bid.
- Distressed lender Hilco Capital provided additional funding to support Christmas stock levels, though five Westfield locations face closure and luxury brands Gucci and Chanel have exited.
- Owner Anchorage Capital Partners remains in discussions with Scentre Group regarding the retailer's long-term future, while The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association expressed alarm over potential redundancies.
- Store closures expected to accelerate in February reflect broader economic shifts as rising living costs and online shopping challenge traditional department store models across Australia.
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Sydney Morning Herald+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
‘Alarming’: David Jones workers brace for job losses as store closures loom
The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association is preparing for the worst as the troubled department store chain prepares to close up to half its stores.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right4Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 36% Right
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- 37% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources lean Right
37% Left
L 37%
C 27%
R 36%
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