Australian department store David Jones nears administration

The Guardian · 4 Nov, 11:38 am · Australia

What?

David Jones department store is poised to fall into administration.

Who?

David Jones's owner Anchorage Capital Partners and primary landlord Scentre Group.

Whom?

David Jones customers and employees.

Whose?

David Jones department store chain's.

Where?

Australia

When?

4 November 2026

Why?

Due to unpaid rent and breakdown of talks with the primary landlord.

Which?

David Jones department store chain

How?

By entering administration.