David Jones reveals which stores will close in mega blow to half of the iconic Aussie retailer's network

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David Jones' receiver, FTI Consulting, is expected to announce the closure of half its stores, impacting thousands of staff.

Published: 01:45 GMT, 11 November 2026 | Updated: 03:10 GMT, 11 November 2026

David Jones' receiver, FTI Consulting, is expected to announce the closure of 19 of its its 38 stores on Wednesday, impacting thousands of staff.

According to Australian Financial Review, the closures are set to include nine shops across Westfield malls, four of which had been loss-making.

Other stores reportedly facing closure are located in shopping centres operated by GPT, Stockland and Vicinity.

The 188-year-old retailer entered voluntary administration and receivership last week after failing to pay rent owed to Westfield owner Scentre Group, which had put the future of its 6,000 staff in doubt.

Insolvency firm McGrathNicol has taken over as administrators while FTI Consulting was appointed as receiver.

Aussies have been urged to use their gift cards before any potential store closures by retail experts.

Last week, David Jones CEO Erica Berchtold said the company had a 'well-developed plan on how to reset the business for the future'.

'David Jones is an iconic company and so many Australians have stories and memories of visiting DJ's stores and I thank customers, our team members and our partners for their continued support for David Jones through this period,' she said.

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