80-581: Westfield Southland (previously known as Southland Centre ) is a shopping centre in the suburb of Cheltenham in Melbourne . Southland has a floor area of 129,180m², making it one of the biggest shopping centres in Australia by size . There are approximately 400 retailers in Southland, including Myer , David Jones and Harris Scarfe . According to the Melbourne 2030 Metropolitan Strategy, Southland
160-452: A consumer spending boom and the securing of exclusive deals with Australian and international brands. In this period, the share price was volatile; it reached a high over $ 4.50. The global downturn in 2009 affected David Jones, reporting a sales decline of 6.4% to $ 1,061.2m in the first half of 2009. In June 2010, CEO Mark McInnes resigned after allegations that he had sexually harassed a female employee. McInnes' successor, Paul Zahra, led
240-478: A conditional, nonbinding, indicative proposal for a potential merger of the two companies. Myer believed the combined group would have generated pro forma sales and earnings before interest and taxes in 2013 around $ 5.0 billion and $ 364 million, respectively. In addition, Myer expected that a merger could have achieved more than $ 85 million of ongoing annual cost synergies within three years, primarily driven by structural efficiencies. The board of David Jones rejected
320-489: A fraction of the value of the 2014 transaction. The new private equity owner has previously invested in Australian retail brands such as Burger King , Dick Smith , and Golden Circle . In August 2023, David Jones launched a retail media department called ‘Amplify’. It aims to provide a revenue source by advertising brands such a Jaguar Land Rover, Destination Canada, and Regent Cruises to its customer base. In 2023,
400-812: A group of 12 stores in the United States, called Buffum's . These were ultimately rolled into Adelaide Steamship Company and closed by that company in May 1991. A significant feature of the Elizabeth Street shop, contributing greatly to its aura of quality and exclusivity, was the David Jones Art Gallery founded in 1944. Directors included Will Ashton (1944–47), Marion Hall Best (1947–49), John Amory (1949–50), M P Ferrandiere (1950–53), George Duncan (1953–63), Robert Haines (1963–76), Brian Moore (1976–84), and Peta Phillips (1984–92). Among
480-1286: A key part of the David Jones brand, emphasising quality and style, yet have come under recent criticism. The failed Foodchain experiment—effectively a smaller chain of standalone food halls—was sold to the parent company of Freedom Furniture in 2003 after it proved unprofitable. It was announced in July 2016, Neil Perry , a foodservice and restaurant operator, will consult to David Jones' on the new Food Halls, including assortment, presentation, and service. David Jones has department stores in all Australian capital cities except Hobart and Darwin . It also has stores in Kotara , Tuggerah , Maitland , Wollongong , Maroochydore , Robina and Broadbeach Waters . Stores are located in city centre retail areas and enclosed shopping centres. In 2007, David Jones recast its criteria for store locations, reflecting CEO Mark McInnes' intention to concentrate on "low-risk, high-value locations". Stores in Sydney at Bankstown Central (closed July 2007) and Westfield Eastgardens (October 2007) were replaced by Myer, but David Jones replaced
560-749: A near 25-year absence in the state. All five stores of the former department store Aherns were converted into David Jones stores in Karrinyup, Booragoon, Claremont, Rockingham and the Perth CBD. The Perth CBD Store was the only store of the five that was renovated. Over time, David Jones opened two more stores in Western Australia in Mandurah and Cannington, as well as two more stores in Hillarys and Innaloo on hold as of 2021 which would make them
640-619: A new format, fashion focused format in Malvern, Victoria on 12 September 2013. On 1 May 2014, David Jones opened in Indooroopilly Shopping Centre , Brisbane. In October 2014, David Jones opened in Macquarie Centre , at the same time a number of foreign retailers opened in the centre including H&M , Zara , and Uniqlo . In March 2016, the new owners of David Jones', Woolworths South Africa, announced
720-683: A number of golf courses in Cheltenham; Cheltenham Golf Club on Victor Avenue which has nine holes however can be played as an eighteen-hole course from different tee boxes, Sandringham Municipal Golf Links on Cheltenham Road, and the Victoria Golf Club on Park Road The suburb has two Australian Rules football teams. The Rosellas compete in the Southern Football League , as well as the Panthers who compete in
800-412: A part of a company restructure that would see flagship stores prioritised. David Jones' branding—a black-on-white houndstooth pattern—is one of the most recognised corporate identities in Australia. A government-sponsored panel judged it in 2006 as one of Australia's top-10 favourite trademarks. The iconic design was the result of a 1967 rebranding exercise by Charles Lloyd Jones, Jr., who desired that
880-430: A portfolio of other companies. Other acquisitions made by Adelaide Steamship included Petersville Sleigh , Tooth & Co , Penfolds , and numerous others. The recession of the early 1990s caused the nervous lenders (over 200 banks) to demand the return of their assets. This forced the liquidation of the portfolio at "fire-sale" prices and led the two companies into bankruptcy; the worthless Adelaide Steamship Company
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#1732790368496960-434: A store in Sydney in 1825 and Jones subsequently established a partnership with him, moved to Australia in 1835, and the Sydney store became known as Appleton and Jones. When the partnership was dissolved in 1838, Jones moved his business to premises on the corner of George Street and Barrack Lane. Jones survived the depression of the 1840s , and by 1856 had retired from active management of the business. A few years later when
1040-575: A takeover by South African retail group Woolworths Holdings Limited. In 2016, Woolworths sold the iconic 1938 Market Street store and announced the relocation of DJ's head office to Richmond, Victoria . It has been a member of the International Association of Department Stores from 1979 to 2004. David Jones Limited currently has 39 stores located throughout most of the Australian states and territories (except Tasmania and
1120-555: A way of creating cut through in advertising. In the late 20th century, it was Maureen Duval, who also hosted Good Morning Sydney part sponsored by David Jones on TEN-10 Sydney . In the current century, the new models used include Megan Gale , Miranda Kerr , and Jessica Gomes. Kerr worked for the retailer from 2008 until 2013. On 23 March 2013, model Jessica Gomes was announced as Kerr's replacement. Celebrities used by David Jones in recent times include Liz Hurley and Kim Cattrall . Five stores have food halls, which are viewed as
1200-663: Is a large aged care and rehabilitation facility which opened on Warrigal Road, Cheltenham, in 1911 as the Melbourne Benevolent Asylum. It was known as the Cheltenham Home and Hospital for the Aged from 1965 through to 1970, before it was renamed to the Kingston Centre.The Heatherton Sanatorium with its entrance on Kingston Road ( Heatherton, Victoria ) is a now defunct sanatorium located behind
1280-479: Is a suburb in Melbourne , Victoria , Australia , 18 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District , located within the Cities of Bayside and Kingston local government areas . Cheltenham recorded a population of 23,992 at the 2021 census . Cheltenham is currently undergoing significant gentrification and development. The eastern side of the area's metropolitan railway line and Charman Road north
1360-509: Is an Australian luxury department store . The brand was owned from 2014 to 2023 by the South African retail group Woolworths South Africa . In December 2022, David Jones was sold to private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners for approximately $ 100m. David Jones was founded in 1838 by David Jones , a Welsh merchant and future politician, after he emigrated to Australia, and is the oldest continuously operating department store in
1440-425: Is in the best interest of its shareholders but made no further comment. In April 2014, Myer withdrew its proposed merger of equals following on from David Jones' announcement that it had recommended a $ 4.00 cash per share proposal and entered into a scheme implementation deed with South African retail group Woolworths , implying a market capitalisation of $ 2.15 billion. The takeover bid was approved in July 2014 by
1520-463: Is located adjacent to Moorabbin Airport . DFO was originally built in 1992 as Fairways Market, and it is a large shopping centre that contains up to 135 stores, mainly fashion outlets. Kingston Central Plaza, situated next to DFO, is also a new shopping precinct, which opened in 2008 and has 10 stores including: The Good Guys , Aldi and Sam's Warehouse. Cheltenham Shopping centre is located in
1600-526: Is located in Charman Road, next to the railway station, and was established in October 1864. The cemetery has many of Cheltenham's most distinguished inhabitants. There are also many memorials to some of Cheltenham's youngest inhabitants, such as the many unnamed babies from the nearby Children's Home (the site is now occupied by Westfield Southland Shopping centre) who died as a result of disease early in
1680-498: Is located within the City of Kingston, while the suburb's western region towards extensive golf links, parks and Port Phillip Bay falls within the City of Bayside. A significant feature in Cheltenham is Westfield Southland , a major shopping centre which opened in 1968. The Boon Wurrung people had used natural springs in the area and when European settlers arrived they established market gardens and orchards nearby. Cheltenham
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#17327903684961760-532: Is recognised as one of 26 Principal Activity Centres . The centre is also one of the most profitable shopping centres in Australia, with an annual turnover of $ 857.9-million recorded in 2016. The land on which Southland was built was formerly a farm and English garden designed by artist Henrietta Maria Gulliver , and was a renowned show place in the area. Southland shopping centre was designed by Melbourne architects Tomkins, Shaw & Evans, who had previously designed Westfield Miranda (then Miranda Fair) in 1964. At
1840-462: Is the largest suburb in the municipality in terms of size and population and it contains the seat of local government. Cheltenham Park dates to 1872, and was used for cricket and other recreational activities. In all, Cheltenham contains 13 parks that make up 5.3% of the suburb. The area experienced a spurt of growth in the 1880s after the Cheltenham railway station opened in 1881. A branch of
1920-473: The City of Moorabbin about the rezoning of the 60,000 m (650,000 sq ft) Cheltenham market area in order for them to construct a multimillion-dollar extension of Southland as part of a major redevelopment. The original plan was to have replaced the market with a ten-storey office tower and a two-level shopping centre, with a retail bridge connecting the new centre with the existing Westfield Centre over
2000-496: The English, Scottish and Australian Bank opened in 1885. It was a substantial brick building on the corner of Nepean Highway and Goulburn St. It was still in use as a bank till the 1960s. Much residential development occurred in the second half of the 1940s after World War II ended and this growth continued into the 1980s. The growing population of the area saw the construction of the Southland shopping centre on Nepean Highway in
2080-622: The Federal Court of Australia . In mid-August 2014, despite the previously stated intention by Woolworths to retain CEO Paul Zahra, Zahra announced his resignation once more amid indications of significant differences between strategy and the future of the company, giving three months' notice to ensure a smooth handover. Woolworths then announced that Country Road CEO Iain Nairn would succeed Zahra as chief executive. In July 2015,
2160-535: The Melbourne 2030 growth planning policy. Although the growth planning policy was scrapped by the Victorian coalition government in April 2011, some elements of the policy still remain, including activity centres. Development of Cheltenham's Major Activity Centre, which is within 400m of Cheltenham railway station, is to be completed by 2030. Southland is one of 28 Principal Activity Centre's located adjacent to
2240-645: The National Premier Leagues Victoria which is the top tier in Victoria. Their home ground is the Kingston Heath Soccer Complex . Cheltenham is home to the shopping centre Westfield Southland , located in the northern part of the suburb. When it opened in 1968 it featured a small number of "anchor tenants", such as Myer and Woolworths , and dozens of smaller retailers, banks and cafes. Since its opening,
2320-682: The Northern Territory ). David Jones' main competitor is the larger, upmarket department store chain Myer. On 28 July 2016, David Jones opened its first New Zealand store in Wellington after buying Kirkcaldie & Stains , and on 21 November 2019, opened its first Auckland store in the newly developed Westfield Newmarket . David Jones, a Welsh merchant, met a Hobart businessman, Charles Appleton, in London. Appleton had established
2400-616: The Seven Network comedy Kath & Kim were filmed at Southland. In the programme the centre is designated as Fountain Lakes , where some of the shopping scenes are also filmed. The centre is also featured in multiple episodes of the ABC2 television drama-comedy series Please Like Me . 37°57′29″S 145°03′00″E / 37.958°S 145.05°E / -37.958; 145.05 Cheltenham, Victoria Cheltenham
2480-493: The Wellington , New Zealand, department store Kirkcaldie & Stains agreed to be purchased by Woolworths South Africa. The existing Wellington store closed in 2016. It reopened on 28 July 2016 as the first David Jones' store in New Zealand. The David Jones website does not provide delivery to New Zealand, remaining a solely Australian trading website. Woolworths South Africa sold the 1938 Market Street store in 2016, with
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2560-598: The 1930s. Another pub, the Armagh Hotel (Royal Oak), had been built on Schnapper Point Road by 1856. A third pub, the Exchange Hotel (Tudor Inn) had been built nearby on the highway by 1871. By 1880, a fortnightly sale of livestock and produce took place behind the hotel. Sufficient population had settled for a Post Office to open on 1 August 1857. The community had a medical practitioner by November 1857, Dr Richard Goldstone (1802–1888). A Mechanics' Institute
2640-665: The 2019 Australian Federal Election, every booth in Cheltenham reported a two-party majority of votes for the Labor Party. As of 2021, Cheltenham is split between 'Wattle Ward' 'Karkarook Ward' and 'Chicquita Ward' in the City of Kingston, currently represented by Jenna Davey-Burns, Hadi Saab and Tracey Davies. Cheltenham, Victoria, is a " twin town " with six other Cheltenham's around the world: ^ = territory divided with another LGA ^ = territory divided with another LGA David Jones Limited David Jones Pty Ltd , trading as David Jones (colloquially DJs ),
2720-559: The 20th century. Most burials now take place at the Cheltenham Memorial Park, located on Reserve Road, which was established in 1933. The suburb has been serviced by Cheltenham railway station since December 1881, which is located on the Frankston line , alongside Charman Road. In 2017 an additional railway station opened in Cheltenham's north; Southland railway station adjacent to the busy shopping centre of
2800-560: The Adelaide Steamship Company, headed by John Spalvins , acquired a substantial interest in David Jones, culminating in a complete takeover that took the company out of the Jones' family hands for the first time in its history. Through the 1980s and into the 1990s, the two companies involved themselves in a complex company structure whereby they each owned about half of each other, and financed by huge borrowings, acquired
2880-561: The Gallery included those sponsored by WD & HO Wills and Transfield . The gallery also imported Thai and Cambodian works in the 1960s and 70s. Throughout the 1930s and '40s, the Sydney store supported the Dajonians Repertory Society, a Staff Club amateur theatre group. Their plays were variously performed in the David Jones theatrette and such theatres as St James' Hall and Independent Theatre. They engaged
2960-654: The Highett Activity Centre and the Cheltenham Activity Centre. The activity centre's main focal point is Westfield Southland shopping complex. In terms of State and Federal Government , Cheltenham is situated in the Electoral district of Clarinda , Bentleigh and Sandringham for state parliament and the Electoral district of Goldstein and Isaacs in the federal system. In the 2018 and 2022 Victorian State elections and
3040-410: The Kingston Centre and it operated for nearly 85 years, before it was closed in 1998. In 2010, The Kingston Centre underwent a $ 46.3-million redevelopment, which was opened on 11 May 2012. There are six schools in the suburb of Cheltenham; five of which focus on Primary education with the remaining one focusing on Secondary education . They are: Le Page Primary School was formed as a result of
3120-520: The London office of David Jones. On his return to Australia, he gained pastoral and cattle experience in the Burnett district of Queensland . He re-entered the family business upon the death of his father in the train disaster at Redfern in 1894. David Jones was then a private company, but in 1906, it became a public company. Edward Lloyd Jones, Jr. became chairman of directors and held that position until he resigned in 1921. The Elizabeth Street store
3200-722: The Myer store in Westfield Burwood in May 2007 and opened a new store at Westfield Chermside in August 2007 and a new store at QueensPlaza , Brisbane in February 2008. The Melbourne Bourke Street stores were completely renovated in mid-2010 at a cost of $ 250 million. In January 2008, David Jones announced that the Claremont store would be closed in 2009 to allow for a complete rebuilding to reopen in 2011. The new store increased floor space by 60%. David Jones' opened
3280-870: The South Metro Junior Football League Cheltenham Football and Cricket Clubs are based in Weatherall Road. The Cricket Club was established in 1872, originally in the Frankston-Glenhuntly Cricket Association, and migrating to the Federal District Cricket Association where the junior sides still play. The three senior sides now play in Cricket Southern Bayside. Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club's senior team play in
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3360-531: The Southern Hemisphere) was added. During this time, the Myer anchor moved from the original site to the newer site. Construction was not just limited to the new site with the original site being upgraded to include a new larger cinema complex, in the youth-oriented mall called The Street. The redevelopment was opened in stages, with The Street opening in April 1999. The main part of the redevelopment,
3440-720: The acquisitions of Charles Birks & Co ( Adelaide ) in 1954 and John Martin's (Adelaide) in 1985. In Western Australia , it acquired Bon Marche ( Perth ) in 1954 (closed 1979), Foy & Gibson in 1964 (closed 1978), and Aherns (Perth) in 1999. In Queensland, David Jones purchased Finney Isles ( Brisbane ) in 1955, McKimmons ( Townsville ) in 1960 (relocated from Flinders Street and then closed in 1994), T.C. Beirne (Brisbane) in 1961, Marsh and Webster ( Mackay ) in 1963 (closed 1981), Boland's ( Cairns ) also in 1963 (relocated to Earlville in 1984, since closed), Wyper Bros. ( Bundaberg ) in 1972 (closed 1981), and Stuparts ( Maryborough ) in 1977 (closed 1981). In 1974, David Jones acquired
3520-521: The additional site and bridge were opened on 28 October 1999. The $ 300 million redevelopment was completed on 5 May 2000, with the opening of the David Jones Department store. Subsequently, another $ 13 million was used for additional work, which included construction of shaded car park areas, two new car park ramps as well as a large glass window attached to the second level of the retail bridge, which has views 16 kilometres in
3600-535: The award. This was during a period when shopping centres were recognised "for the quality of their design or amenity". Prior to the mid–1980s Southland was owned by the Myer Emporium , and the centre would not rival the nearby Chadstone Shopping Centre in size, until the Westfield Group took over management. During Southland's history, many renovations and face-lifts have shaped the centre, such as
3680-522: The centre of Cheltenham, on Charman Road. It is a large shopping strip that has a mixture of retail, residential buildings and offices. A farmers market is held on the first Saturday of each month on parkland near the intersection of Nepean Highway and Bay Road. There are a number of religious organisations and places of worship in Cheltenham, including Anglican , Church of Christ , Uniting , Presbyterian , Roman Catholic and Pentecostal/Charismatic Christian churches. The Cheltenham Pioneers Cemetery
3760-495: The centre. The centre would soon feature more than 400 stores across three levels. In November 1997, demolition commenced at the Cheltenham market site. In March 1998, the first concrete was poured by the Premier of Victoria Jeff Kennett . The two sites were to be linked by a bridge with shops on it. The former cinemas and food court were demolished, and the wide, multi-level retail-pedestrian-vehicle bridge (largest of its kind in
3840-531: The company embarked on a transformative store optimisation and refurbishment initiative, committing significant investment to reimagine its store portfolio. This journey began with a $ 15 million overhaul of the flagship Bourke Street Mall store, alongside complete refurbishments of key locations, including Burwood, Bondi Junction, Chatswood Chase, and Southland all due to be completed by late 2025. The company permanently closed its Eastland store in January 2024 as
3920-429: The company through significant restructuring, including the expansion of the online retail presence until October 2013, when he announced his intention to resign. Zahra retained his position, however, on account of strong shareholder support against Board Chairman Peter Mason, who eventually resigned along with two other directors who had been accused of insider trading. In October 2013, Myer approached David Jones with
4000-708: The distance of the Melbourne CBD . From 2002, the Victorian State Government has designated Southland as one of 26 Principal Activity Centres in the city, as described in the Melbourne 2030 Metropolitan Strategy. A focal point of the activity centre has been public transport; a 2002 planning report found gaps in Melbourne's transit pertaining to Southland, particularly its lack of transport accessibility. In 2013, Public Transport Victoria (PTV) released its 20-year Network Development Plan ;
4080-455: The eight-lane Nepean Highway . The new centre would feature a discount supermarket and a regular supermarket as well as new speciality stores. All up, the whole centre would comprise up to 360 stores. In June 1993, planning approval was given by the Minister for Planning Rob Maclellan . In December 1996, plans were changed in favour of better car park arrangements as well as easier access to
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#17327903684964160-612: The firm failed, he returned to manage its affairs and within a few years had fully discharged all obligations to his creditors. By 1887, the George Street store had been rebuilt and a mail-order facility was introduced. A factory was opened in Marlborough Street, Sydney, to reduce reliance on imported goods. On the death of the founder, his son, Edward Lloyd Jones (1844–1894), led the company. At 18, Edward Lloyd Jones, Jr. (1874–1934) journeyed to England and entered
4240-399: The first expansion in 1987 and the development of a Village Cinemas complex and food court in 1990. The rooftop garden was removed upon first redevelopment and was replaced with a third level of stores. Prior to the extension, the 70,000 m (750,000 sq ft) Southland shopping centre had very limited development options. In June 1991, Westfield developers began discussions with
4320-629: The hallways leading in from the entrances that featured original abstract art-work on ceramic tiles. Architectural photographer Wolfgang Sievers took a series of striking images of the building soon after it opened and these are now held by the National Library of Australia . Architects Tomkins, Shaw & Evans received the Victoria Award in 1969 for their design of Southland, beating the National Gallery of Victoria for
4400-699: The largest department store chain in Western Australia. In 2003, after a 20 million dollar loss, a strategic review in the company led to the closure of David Jones Rockingham, and the exit of the lease of David Jones Fountain Gate, as well as the closure of the loss-making David Jones Online web-based business and its gourmet food retail stores, Foodchain. It revitalised many of its stores, including its flagship Elizabeth Street and Market Street stores in Sydney (two individual buildings, linked both underground and via air bridge through Westfield Sydney). During this period, sales growth and profit growth were not increasing despite
4480-717: The many drawcards were the Dobell exhibition of 1944, the Duke of Bedford 's collection in 1962, and the Mendel Collection of Modern Painting , also in 1962. Prominent arts societies that held annual exhibitions there included the Australian Art Society , the Society of Artists , Australian Watercolour Institute , Contemporary Art Society , and Society of Sculptors and Associates . Prize exhibitions held in
4560-501: The merger of former primary schools Cheltenham Heights Primary School and Cheltenham North Primary School in 1994. The Cheltenham Community and Education Centre is located at 8 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham. They offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, courses, childcare facilities and workshops. Cheltenham is home to sporting facilities and clubs. Sports played in the area include soccer , golf, cricket, Australian rules football , lawn bowls, baseball and swimming. There are
4640-875: The mid 1960s. Cheltenham also has a large industrial area on the eastern edge and a smaller area at the far western edge. The western area is noted for Melbourne's only lift test shaft. In 1993, the landmark 7-storey 1230 Nepean Highway office tower was built. The City of Kingston leased spaced within the building for use as its main office before purchasing it in 2010. In the 2016 Census, there were 22,291 people in Cheltenham. 66.6% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were England 3.9%, China 2.8%, India 2.2%, Greece 2.2% and New Zealand 1.6%. 72.4% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Greek 4.8%, Mandarin 3.1%, Russian 1.7%, Italian 1.5% and Hindi 0.8%. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 34.2%, Catholic 23.6% and Anglican 10.3%. The Kingston centre
4720-474: The offer in November 2013. In February 2014, Myer again approached David Jones offering to buy the company at market value, with David Jones having a market capitalisation of $ 1.7 billion. Myer also indicated that its reappointed chief executive Bernie Brookes would be capable of managing the combined entity should the merger occur. David Jones acknowledged the letter stating it would consider any proposal that
4800-399: The other two stores have either been put on hold, or silently cancelled. On 22 March 2018, two new stores opened, one in Stockland Green Hills in East Maitland , NSW, and another in Mandurah , WA, in the Mandurah Forum Shopping Centre. In July 2020, David Jones announced the sale of the iconic Melbourne Menswear, Home and Food building at 299 Bourke Street . All departments relocated into
4880-508: The plan that DJ's would lease and occupy the site until late 2019. The plan was that this would result in the closure of the store, with the nine floors of homewares, furniture, electricals, and menswear being merged into the 1927 flagship Elizabeth Street store, which was to be renovated and have its floors devoted to shopping space expanded from eight to 12. In March 2023, David Jones was purchased from Woolworths Holdings Limited by Australian private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners for
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#17327903684964960-442: The refurbished main building at 310 Bourke Street in July 2022. The Food Hall closed permanently during April 2021 in the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown . A tailored selection of food has been retained and incorporated into the renovated main building on level 5. In late 2022, David Jones announced the closure of its Westfield Mt Gravatt store in 2023 after 52 years of trading. In 2021, it was announced that David Jones in Wellington,
5040-1007: The report found that a railway station at Southland would need to be built within the next five years, as to improve Melbourne's transport system. In 2015, the Victorian Government committed to building a railway station at Southland to serve the busy shopping centre. Construction on Southland railway station commenced in 2016 and it was completed and opened in November 2017. Westfield Southland features up to 400 tenants including major retailers such as Myer , David Jones Limited , Coles Supermarkets , Woolworths Supermarkets , Aldi , Target Australia , Big W , Kmart Australia , Harris Scarfe , and Village Cinemas . The mini major retailers include JB Hi-Fi , Best & Less , Sephora , Cotton On Super Store, Rebel Sport , and Apple Store . Cheltenham Activity Centre Structure Plan – "Background Report" . Retrieved 22 March 2010</ref> The centre recorded an annual turnover of $ 857.9-million in 2016, according to Scentre Group. A large number of scenes for
5120-399: The retailer Walter Lance and Co. in 1960. David Jones acquired and then converted the Big W Department Stores at Kotara Fair and the two-storey Big W at Warrawong in 1971. The Warrawong store closed in February 1986. A store in Wagga Wagga was added due to the purchase of David Copland and Co in 1953 (closed 1971). David Jones' expanded into Victoria in the 1960s and in 1982 acquired
5200-610: The sale of the nine-floor Market Street Sydney store, housing the Home, Food, and Menswear departments, which is to be incorporated into a renovated Elizabeth Street store, which will have its shopping floors increased from eight to 12. The Market Street store was opened in 1938. The store closed on 16 March 2020. In February 2017, David Jones announced a three-store deal at Westfield Shopping centres in Western Australia . The three stores are in Westfield Carousel , Westfield Innaloo and Westfield Whitford City . The first store opened in Westfield Carousel in August 2018. As of May 2020,
5280-411: The same name , Westfield Southland shopping complex. Bus routes also service the suburb, mainly focusing on the large Westfield Southland Shopping centre complex, Warrigal Road (Highway) to the far east, Park Road to the north and Centre Dandenong Road around the suburb's geographic centre. In 2020 the Victorian government completely rebuilt Cheltenham train station and removed two level crossings in
5360-434: The services of a permanent producer (Carl Francis throughout the '30s and Frederick Hughes from 1940) and produced six plays a year, mostly light comedies by recognised playwrights such as J. B. Priestley . Through this time the company was led by Sir Charles Lloyd Jones until his death in 1958. By 1959, the store network had expanded to eight stores, with expansion focused upon the burgeoning new suburbs of Sydney. In 1980,
5440-538: The shopping centre has been continually expanded and renovated over the years. One such development was the construction of multi-level retail bridge across Nepean Highway linking to a newer three-level extension near the railway line. Southland now features up to 416 stores including 3 department stores , 3 discount department stores , 3 supermarkets , 3 electrical retailers and a 16 screen Village Cinemas Multiplex . Many new retail outlets have popped up in Cheltenham in recent years, most notably DFO Moorabbin , which
5520-470: The slogans have been used for multiple decades and have become the definition of the David Jones' offer for a generation. Past slogans include "For Service" (1960s), "There's no other store like David Jones" (1980s and 1990s), "The most beautiful store in the world" (1980s), "Was. Is. Always" (2010s), "'Live an extraordinary life" (2014–2016), and "One name: endless possibilities" (2016–present). David Jones has for some decades used models and "personalities" as
5600-411: The store would be so well known by the design as to not require the use of the name on the packing. It was inspired allegedly from the houndstooth design on a Miss Dior perfume bottle of his mother's, Hannah Jones. On 25 July 2016, David Jones' introduced a new logo, with a revised font style and removed references to the houndstooth online. Slogans have been used for some time at David Jones'. Often,
5680-448: The suburb. Cheltenham is the starting point for the Suburban Rail Loop . The tunnelling for this underground rapid transit rail line is expected to start in 2026 and the first stage is due to be finished in 2035. The other end of the line terminates at Werribee . The Cheltenham branch of the City of Kingston Library is located 12 Stanley Avenue, Cheltenham. Cheltenham is one of 82 higher order Major Activity Centres identified by
5760-532: The three stores of Buckley & Nunn located in Bourke Street , Northland , and Chadstone (closed the latter in 1983). In 1987, David Jones purchased the former GJ Coles store and building at 299 Bourke Street, Melbourne, converting it into a David Jones store. David Jones also owned the former Georges store in Collins Street, Melbourne between 1981 and 1995. In South Australia there were
5840-507: The time of its opening, in September 1968, Southland was one of the premier shopping centres in Melbourne. It was, by modern standards, a relatively small shopping centre with only a handful of large stores, including a Myer department store and a Safeway supermarket, plus a few dozen other smaller retailers, banks and cafes. An unusual feature was a roof garden with lawns, shrubs and trees. Another notable design feature were wall murals in
5920-511: The world still trading under its original name. In 1980, the Adelaide Steamship Company acquired a substantial interest in David Jones, culminating in a complete takeover. The recession of the early 1990s caused the department store assets to be floated as "David Jones Limited". For the next two decades, the company went through turbulent times, eventually leading to discussions of a merger with Myer , and then, in 2014,
6000-535: Was located on the corner of Schnapper Point Road ( Nepean Highway ) and Centre Dandenong Road. On the allotment he built a hotel, the Cheltenham Inn, named after his home town in England, and a publican's license was granted in 1854. It was probably the first public building in the community and is believed to have given its name to the settlement. It later became a coffee palace before being demolished in
6080-420: Was one of the earliest areas to be settled in the parish of Moorabbin . It initially consisted of 625 acres of land purchased at auction by Josiah Morris Holloway on 11 May 1852. He subdivided this land into 370 allotments that were offered for sale in 1853. Many of the blocks were two acres in size and this gave the community its first name, Two Acre Village. Lot 13 was purchased by Charles Whorrell for £20 and
6160-848: Was opened in 1927 under the guidance of chairman Charles Lloyd Jones . A further store was opened in Market Street, Sydney , in 1938. A small branch was located in the Australia Hotel on Martin Place . In 1954, a state banquet was held for visiting Queen Elizabeth II in the restaurant of the Elizabeth Street store. Within New South Wales, David Jones established its first store in Newcastle by acquiring Scott's on Hunter Street in 1957 (closed 2011), and in Wollongong ,
6240-574: Was opened in January 1865, with a Temperance Hall attached that could accommodate 300 people. Local government began with the creation of the Moorabbin Roads Board in 1862. This became the Moorabbin Shire Council in 1871. Which in turn became the City of Moorabbin in October 1934. This became the City of Kingston in 1994 following a program of municipal amalgamations initiated by the state government. Cheltenham
6320-457: Was renamed "Residual Assco Ltd" and was delisted. The worthless David Jones Limited was renamed "DJL". A number of the assets with value were very successfully sold off via public floats, in particular, National Foods , Woolworths , and the department store assets of DJL were floated as "David Jones Limited". In 1995, David Jones announced an $ 800 million public float of the David Jones and John Martin retail operations. The "new" David Jones Limited
6400-519: Was subsequently listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a new ASX code of DJS. The separation and public float of the department store assets in 1995 resulted in structural and cultural changes, which had periods of stagnancy and high staff turnover. Changes in management had DJs falter in the late 1990s. Shares initially offered at A$ 2 fell as low as A$ 0.90. In 2000, David Jones returned to Western Australia after
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