The facts
McGrathNicol's appointment as voluntary administrator was confirmed on 5 November. Hilco separately appointed FTI Consulting as receiver and manager of the parent company, ACP Riley Street Midco, and associated companies. [1][2]
The ABC reported the administration followed unsuccessful negotiations with major landlord Westfield. David Jones has 38 sites in Australia, according to the ABC. [1]
The receivers said physical stores and online sales would continue while they reviewed operations. The appointment announcements did not confirm how many locations, if any, would close. [1][2]
Still unconfirmed
- The retailer's future ownership, creditor recoveries and any store closures remain undecided in the checked reports.
- The number of employees or suppliers whose work may ultimately be affected was not established in the sources used here.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 5 Nov 2026, 03:35 UTC.
ABC News and Ragtrader are separately owned Australian newsrooms; both opened reports identify the administrators and receivers. Closure projections from third parties were not treated as decisions.
- David Jones calls in administrators, leaving retailer's future in doubt
ABC News Australia · Reporting · 5 Nov 2026
Original ABC report opened. It confirms the administration, 38 Australian sites, trading status, landlord negotiations and receiver statements.
- Official: David Jones enters administration
Ragtrader · Reporting · 5 Nov 2026
Australian fashion-industry newsroom report opened. It names the administrators and receivers and says the stores continue trading under receivership.