David Jones is accelerating Australian store closure plans after COVID-19 sliced through profits. 9News
The drop in sales has also affected Woolworths' Country Road Group after the chain's decision to close all stores in light of social distancing challenges.Meanwhile, Woolworths groceries have experienced a spike of 17.4 per cent in sales during the pandemic lockdown in the eight weeks to the end of April.
Meanwhile, Woolworths experienced a sales boost during coronavirus lockdowns as groceries purchases spiked.
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