David Jones' great-great-great grandson among suppliers scrambling to recoup cash | The Business

The collapse of retail giant David Jones has sent Australian businesses scrambling to recoup losses.

The 188-year-old department store giant went into administration last week.

And this week, its receivers announced 19 of its 38 stores will close.

Many suppliers have been left in the dark. Even a descendant of the famed retailer hasn't been spared from the fallout.

Ben Nothling is the great-great-great-grandson of David Jones and his shoe brand Holster is owed money.

Meanwhile, the 6,000 staff are still waiting to hear about looming job losses and whether they can be redeployed
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