After years of falling sales, shoppers have rushed into David Jones department stores across the country in the days after the retail icon collapsed.
David Jones went into voluntary administration on Thursday, prompting an outpouring of support from consumers, given the pivotal role it’s played as an Australian destination shopping experience for almost two centuries.
Since then, business has soared, prompting the 188-year-old business to increase its floor stock, receivers Christopher Hill, David McGrath and Joanna Dunn of FTI Consulting said.
“Since the receivers’ appointment, foot traffic and sales throughout David Jones stores and online has been at record levels, reinforcing the public’s love for David Jones and support for an…