David Jones owners consider major store closures amid financial strain

David Jones owners consider major store closures amid financial strain

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David Jones' owners, Anchorage Capital Partners and Hilco Global, said they were considering a major reduction of the retailer's store network to preserve the business. Earlier reports indicated the historic department store had breached a loan covenant, prompting Hilco Global to inject extra capital to fund inventory for the upcoming Christmas season and sparking talk of a possible winding-up. The owners have been negotiating with landlords and suppliers, while several luxury brands have withdrawn, deepening uncertainty over the chain's future.

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David Jones Hilco Global Anchorage Capital Partners Dr. Matthew Bailey

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Australia Sydney, Australia Tuggerah, New South Wales, Australia Castle Towers, Sydney, Australia United Kingdom Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia

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30 अक्टूबर 2026
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