# David Jones expected to fall into administration after failed 11th hour talks with biggest landlord

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-04T06:08:02+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/04/david-jones-expected-to-fall-into-administration-rent
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/david-jones-expected-to-fall-into-administration-after-failed-11th-hou-207a37/

Future of 188-year-old department store hangs in balance after no agreement was struck with Westfield owner Scentre Group Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast David Jones is poised to fall into administration after 11th-hour talks between its private equity owner and primary landlord broke down, putting the future of the 188-year-old upmarket department store chain at risk.

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