Australian department store chain David Jones has gone into voluntary administration and is expected to close stores before Christmas, after nearly 200 years of continuous operation. The chain has recruited outside help to manage its finances, with as many as 26 of its 39 stores set to close. In today’s pod, we’ll explain what went wrong for DJs and what might be in store (ha ha) for the franchise in the near future.

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Is this the death of David Jones?

Lucy Tassell

Sam Koslowski

Imogen Abbott

Australian department store chain David Jones has gone into voluntary administration and is expected to close stores before Christmas, after nearly 200 years of continuous operation. The chain has recruited outside help to manage its finances, with as many as 26 of its 39 stores set to close. In today’s pod, we’ll explain what went wrong for DJs and what might be in store (ha ha) for the franchise in the near future. 

Is this the death of David Jones?

Hosts: Lucy Tassell • Sam Koslowski

Producer: Imogen Abbott