David Jones
Anchorage Capital Partners · Australia
David Jones is an Australian department store chain founded in Sydney in 1838 by Welsh merchant David Jones. It sells fashion, cosmetics, homewares and food across stores nationwide and online.
| Founded | 1838, Sydney |
|---|---|
| Founder | David Jones |
| Owner | Anchorage Capital Partners |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia |
| Website | davidjones.com |
What is David Jones?
David Jones is a premium Australian department store chain. It was founded in Sydney in 1838.
History
The business was founded by David Jones, a Welsh merchant who later became a politician. Over its long history it grew into a national chain. It was owned by South Africa's Woolworths Holdings before being sold to the Australian private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners in 2023.
Products and positioning
David Jones operates as a multi category department store with a premium positioning in fashion and beauty.
- Womenswear, menswear and childrenswear from local and international brands
- Cosmetics and fragrance
- Homewares, furniture and electrical goods
- Food
Distribution
The chain trades through a network of department stores across Australia, with its head office in Melbourne, and through its online store.
Why it matters
As one of Australia's two major department store groups, David Jones is an important wholesale and concession partner for fashion and beauty brands seeking scale in the Australian market.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns David Jones?
David Jones is owned by the Australian private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners, which bought it from Woolworths Holdings.
When was David Jones founded?
David Jones was founded in Sydney in 1838 by the Welsh merchant David Jones.