# Australian retailer David Jones collapses after almost 200 years

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- Bloomberg News, 2026-11-05 02:29 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-04/australian-chain-david-jones-collapses-after-almost-200-years?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aebea24a8565500013f09e8

> Australia’s oldest department store, David Jones, collapsed on Thursday, ending nearly 200 years in business as shoppers in the digital era shifted to cheaper, more nimble online rivals.

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