Rent paid: iconic retailer appeases major landlord

Rent paid: iconic retailer appeases major landlord

David Jones, which has 38 stores and could face voluntary administration, has paid its rent to a major shopping centre operator up to September 30.

On the edge: David Jones stopped paying rent on major stores

David Jones is facing collapse amid reports crucial negotiations with its landlords have failed.

David Jones to appoint administrators as landlord talks break down

David Jones has faced some of the toughest trading conditions in the past six decades as cost-of-living pressures have crushed consumer confidence.

Westfield owner details its exposure to David Jones

Westfield owner Scentre Group has revealed David Jones pays well below the portfolio average in rent amid widespread reports the historic retailer is preparing to axe more than half its stores.

Closure fears as David Jones misses deadline

David Jones will reportedly close up to 26 stores, including five locations in Westfield shopping centres, after it failed to meet a deadline to file its 2026 accounts with the corporate regulator.

Retail Giant David Jones Faces Administration Amid Tough Climate

Iconic Australian retailer David Jones is on the brink of appointing administrators following a breakdown in talks with landlords. The department store chain has recently endured some of its most challenging trading conditions in six decades, as persistent cost-of-living pressures continue to weigh heavily on consumer confidence across the nation. This significant development highlights the