David Jones to close 19 of its 38 stores as Tod's loses its creative director and Indian garment makers turn away from the US
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 9 min
David Jones's receiver confirmed half the department store chain will close after the holiday season, Tod's said Matteo Tamburini is leaving with no successor named, and Reuters reports Indian exporters moving orders from the US to Britain and Europe.
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David Jones's receiver confirmed half the department store chain will close after the holiday season, Tod's said Matteo Tamburini is leaving with no successor named, and Reuters reports Indian exporters moving orders from the US to Britain and Europe.
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- David Jones's receiver set to close 19 stores - ABC News — Emilia Terzon, Stephanie Chalmers, Liana Walker, Michael Atkin
“In a letter to suppliers, David Jones said: "We expect the affected stores to continue trading through the peak seasonal period, with closure dates anticipated to occur later in the year."”
- Tod’s Creative Director Matteo Tamburini Steps Down | Vogue — Vogue
“In a release shared by Tod’s Group, which owns Tod’s, Hogan and Roger Vivier, the company said that the exit is in line with its decision to “embark on a strategic direction aimed at more decisively communicating the brand’s values, the distinctive character of its codes, and…”
- India garment makers rethink reliance on US after tariff shock By Reuters — Investing.com
“Orient Craft has since moved sales to Britain, Europe and, to a lesser extent, India. The US now accounts for less than 10% of sales, down from 84% before the tariffs, with annual exports of about 1.5 billion rupees ($15.82 million).”