Which David Jones stores are closing across Australia
David Jones is trending after receivers confirmed that half of the department store chain's 38 locations will shut down across Australia. The decision follows the 188-year-old retailer entering voluntary administration recently. Affected sites span New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory.
What happened
- 27 Jul 2026
David Jones leadership met with restructuring experts and lenders to evaluate the business's financial performance [2].
- Earlier
The company entered voluntary administration, appointing McGrathNicol as administrators and FTI Consulting as receivers [1].
- 11 Nov 2026
Receivers officially notified staff and suppliers that 19 stores will close after the holiday trading period [1], [2].
What you need to know
A total of 19 out of 38 stores nationally are designated for closure [1].
Affected stores include Parramatta, Hornsby, Macquarie Centre, Highpoint, Robina, Hay Street Mall, and Marion [2].
Closing locations will continue operating through the busy Christmas shopping period before shutting [1], [2].
Existing gift cards remain valid, but customers cannot buy new gift cards [2].
Exact final trading dates for the individual closing stores have not been released. The exact number of job losses from the retailer's 6,000-strong workforce has also not been finalized.
Background
The 188-year-old department store chain collapsed into voluntary administration after failing to resolve financial disputes with landlord Westfield over unpaid rent dating back to September.
Receivers from FTI Consulting stated that an immediate reduction in the retailer's store footprint is required to create a sustainable network and keep the business running.
Stock in closing stores will be discounted or transferred to remaining locations, while potential buyers are expected to focus on a smaller, slimmed-down network of stores.
Questions people ask
Can customers still use David Jones gift cards?
Yes. Existing gift cards can still be used, but the retailer has stopped selling new ones.
When will the designated stores officially close?
Receivers expect affected locations to stay open through the peak holiday trading season before closing later in the year.
Which Western Australia locations are shutting down?
In Western Australia, the Hay Street Mall store in Perth, Carousel, and Garden City in Booragoon are marked for closure.
Where this came from
[2] smh.com.au
David Jones set to announce store closures today
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[3] thewest.com.au
REVEALED: David Jones confirms closure of three Perth stores
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