David Jones loses charm as lift operators and expert fitters vanish
David Jones, once an iconic department store, struggled with its decline after losing the personal touch of lift operators, recalled a former employee from the 1980s. The writer reminisced about connecting with customers and the store's reputation for expert bra-fitters. The absence of such elements contributed to the business's eventual failure.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 18:30 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 18:40 UTC
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