The end was months in the making, but David Jones’ eventual collapse was dramatic. High-end designers fled the store and shelves were stripped bare, while the jobs of thousands of staff suddenly hung in the balance.

So does David Jones’ collapse into administration signal the end for the 188-year-old department store?

Today, business reporters Colin Kruger and Jessica Yun on David Jones’ downfall and what happens next.

Further reading:

• The billionaire who’s a winner from David Jones’ collapse
• Behind closed doors: Inside the $5 million meeting that sealed the downfall of David Jones

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