In layman’s terms, this is what is happening at David Jones

Former staff say years of cost cutting and reduced staffing has taken a toll on the experience of shopping at David Jones.

Spring is usually one of the hottest times to sell property, but a housing market slump is affecting regional areas.

A Productivity Commission inquiry into how to make businesses more dynamic releases its interim findings after being directed not to consider tax or industrial relations.

David Jones' suppliers tell the ABC they could see "the writing on the wall" as payment times got longer and telephone calls went unanswered.