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'Behind the eight ball': What the David Jones closures mean for the future of department stores in Australia

ANALYSIS -- The radically changing retail landscape in Australia has claimed yet another victim, this time the iconic brand David Jones. The retailer confirmed the closure of its Castle Hill and ...
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Cafés and restaurants drive retail sales growth across Australia

Household goods and department stores also saw moderate rises. Household retail spending in Australia rose 5% year-on-year in January 2026, reaching $38.63b, according to new data from the Australian ...