David Jones wrongly believed it could be exclusive and everywhere. Can the 188-year-old institution keep the lights on for Christmas?

Source: The Guardian Australia · 2026-11-05T14:00:28.000Z · Technology

The arbiter of Australian taste abandoned prestige to chase profits through expansion. Now 6,000 staff across 38 stores fear job cuts as ‘difficult decisions’ loom Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast I cut past the glow of the Louis Vuitton displays and sidestep Armani, Hermès and Prada, all while being hit by the mingling fragrances on the ground level at David Jones. A series of escalators at the heart of its flagship Sydney store carries me to the menswear department, where I’m greeted by Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. Continue reading...

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