Department store David Jones is set to close its flagship New Zealand store, as it continues to review its retail strategy.
The Wellington site will shut its doors in June 2022.
David Jones will continue to trade its Auckland and Newmarket locations, as well as launch a New Zealand eCommerce site in the same year.
David Jones’ parent company Woolworths Holdings plans to close up to 10 stores in New Zealand and Australia over two years.
Last year, David Jones opened its 7000sqm Auckland outlet despite closures in Australia.
“As the retail sector continues to transform, including the accelerated shift to online, the optimisation of our retail network – through investment in our digital and physical channels, a focus on right-sizing where necessary, consolidation of our physical footprint – is critical to meeting the changing needs of our customers,” a spokesperson said.