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Derek Rose

HISTORICAL FACTS: Clock ticking on historic retailer just before holidays | History Defined

There are reports David Jones will be closing half of its stores across Australia and New Zealand. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

The clock appears to be running down on one of the nation's most renowned department store chains just before the all-important holiday season arrives.

David Jones' private equity owner is in advanced talks with its landlords about possibly closing more than half of its stores amid mounting losses, the Australian Financial Review reports.

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