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Cheyanne EncisoBusiness reporter

Cheyanne Enciso covers retail and consumer affairs for The West Australian. She previously covered healthcare and biotech. Prior to joining the team in Perth in 2022, she worked as a general news reporter in the State's north-west.

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Empty Zimmermann shelves pictured at David Jones Hay Street on Friday.

RetailPremiumDavid Jones’ demise could put an end to 126-year rivalry

Sales at failed David Jones have been lagging its long-time rival Myer for at least the past decade as Australia stares down the possibility of a department store monopoly.

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The chain has 17 of its 38 stores within Westfield shopping centres, including Carousel.

RetailPremium‘Distressing’: David Jones workers brace for job losses

The union representing hundreds of WA David Jones employees says it stands ready to protect workers amid fears of mass job losses after the iconic retailer went bankrupt.

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Pailin Harris, Georgia Elphick and Carolina Holland at Myer.

RetailShoppers flock to long-awaited Morley Galleria reopening

Thousands of shoppers have flocked to Morley Galleria, with owner Vicinity Centres throwing open the doors of its new fashion mall as part of the shopping centre’s $240 million revamp.

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Perth City David Jones opens up onto both Murray and Hay Street Malls.

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Failed DJs owes $1.5m on Perth CBD rent as brands flee

David Jones’ future is hanging in the balance amid revelations its flagship Perth store owes $1.5 million in rent and brands strip shelves bare after the storied retailer was placed into administration.

Cheyanne Enciso, Kim Macdonald and Ryan Johnson

The 188-year-old department store is fighting for survival.

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David Jones to appoint administrators as talks break down

David Jones is set to appoint administrators after its biggest landlord Scentre Group revealed the 188-year-old department store has not paid rent since September.

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The historic retailer operates 38 stores around Australia and it’s understood it wants to slash that number to between 12 and 20 as it enters negotiations with landlords.

RetailPremiumDavid Jones and owner go to ground as store closures loom

David Jones and its private equity owner have gone to ground as reports swirl the 188-year-old department store could axe more than half its stores and shrink the size of those that make it out alive. 

Cheyanne Enciso and Ryan Johnson

Harvey Norman chair Gerry Harvey says more businesses will go bankrupt following Tuesday’s interest rate hike.

EconomyPremiumBack-to-back rate hikes ‘would be overkill’: Gerry Harvey

Retail king Gerry Harvey says back-to-back interest rate rises in November and December ‘would be overkill’ and warned the economy is close to tipping point.

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KMD has already rejected a proposal from a US surfwear company to demerge the Rip Curl business.

RetailPremiumRip Curl’s owner in takeover talks with US retail giant

Rip Curl and Kathmandu’s embattled owner KMD Brands has entered into exclusive talks with a US retail giant for a potential takeover.

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Under existing laws, under-18 workers are only legally guaranteed super if they work more than 30 hours a week for one employer.

Your MoneyPremiumUnder-18s carve-out costing WA teens $46m in lost super

WA teenagers are set to miss out on nearly $50 million in super contributions this year because of a ‘discriminatory’ law, sparking fresh calls from an industry body to scrap the legal carve-out for under-18s.

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From outdoor activities to arts and crafts, the cost of all has grown over the past year in what has been labelled a bout of ‘funflation’ . . . but West Australians are still splurging.

EconomyPremium‘Funflation’ making hobbies pricier, but WA still splurging

From outdoor activities to arts and crafts, the cost of all has grown over the past year in what has been labelled a bout of ‘funflation’ . . . but West Australians are still splurging.

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Guzman Y Gomez chair Guy Russo has sold 1.4 million shares in the Mexican-themed fast-food chain.

RetailPremiumGuzman Y Gomez chair cuts stake in $35.5m share sale

Guzman Y Gomez chair Guy Russo has sold 1.4 million shares in the Mexican-themed fast-food chain but insists he remains committed to the business.

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Domino’s chair and Hungry Jack’s founder Jack Cowin has previously refused to apologise to the chain’s US parent for moving away from heavy discounting. 

RetailPremiumDomino’s could be forced to hand over international markets

Embattled Domino’s Pizza could be forced to hand over control of some of its international operations if sales don’t pick up, the chain’s US parent warns.

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