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David Jones Sales Calendar & Deals

David Jones Sydney
Image source: Bloomberg via Getty // David Jones, Sydney, Australia

Whether you want to know when the next big sale is at David Jones or you’re keen to see some David Jones sales figures, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find information on all of David Jones’ annual sale events so you can shop deals to get some more bang for your buck.

A bit about David Jones:

David Jones is a luxury department store that stocks an extensive range of products and designer goods, including men’s, women’s and children’s fashion, shoes, beauty, homewares and electrical items. You can find many well-known Australian and international brands at David Jones, such as Dior, Skims, R.M. Williams, Ralph Lauren, Saba, Coach and more. 

David Jones first opened its doors at its flagship store in Sydney in 1838. Today, you can shop at one of the 45 different David Jones stores across Australia or online via the David Jones website to have your shopping delivered right to your door.

In addition to high-end clothing and goods, David Jones is also known for its iconic food halls, which offer dine-in eateries, premium produce and gourmet foods. Be aware that while most David Jones stores stock some food and drink products, only select stores have designated food halls. If you’re in Sydney, you’ll have to head to either the Bondi Junction or the Elizabeth Street, Sydney store to check out one of David Jones’ infamous Food Halls.

David Jones Sales Calendar

David Jones Sale
Image source: Roni Bintang / Stringer via Getty // David Jones, Sydney

The good news for bargain lovers is that David Jones tends to hold multiple sales throughout the year where shoppers can score great discounts on select items. Two of the major sales events on the David Jones sales calendar include its End of Financial Year Sale in June and its Black Friday Sale in November. 

Sales are the perfect time for shoppers to take advantage of discounts and treat themselves to items they want while spending less! If you want to expand your winter wardrobe, make the most of David Jones’s End of Financial Year Sale in June or start your Christmas shopping early by exploring Black Friday Sales in November. 

David Jones also holds various in-store events throughout the year (usually held at its flagship store in Sydney). One example is the Sarah & Sebastian Pop-Up event, where the jewellery store presented its signature collection at the David Jones Flagship store on Elizabeth Street in Sydney, and customers could book an appointment to buy personalised jewellery or made-to-order pieces.

David Jones Sales Calendar

Here is a breakdown of David Jones’s major sales events for 2023:

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December:

David Jones Rewards Program

David Jones Rewards

David Jones has a rewards program for customers who choose to sign up. There are multiple perks that come with being a David Jones Rewards member. 

David Jones Rewards perks:

  • $10 welcome reward and $10 annual birthday reward
  • Additional 10% off selected sales events
  • Be the first to know about the latest news and sales
  • Access to exclusive member offers and surprises 
  • The chance to win a David Jones gift card worth $1,000 every month

If this interests you, you can easily sign up for David Jones rewards online or in-store and start accessing rewards ASAP. 

David Jones Rewards is now a mobile-based program, so new members are no longer given physical cards. Instead, when you sign up, you will be assigned a Membership Barcode via email, which you can save to your Apple or Android wallet – So if you ever leave your wallet at home, you can still easily access your rewards card. 

After signing up for David Jones Rewards, scan the barcode every time you check out in-store to access your personalised offers and be automatically entered into the monthly draw to win a $1,000 David Jones gift card. When shopping online, you can log into your account at the checkout, and any discounts or rewards will automatically be added to your purchase.

What are David Jones’ Annual Earnings in Sales?

The department store recorded $2.06 billion in sales in 2022, down from $2.11 billion in 2021. However, sales are making a comeback – following the Covid-19 pandemic period, and in the first 8 weeks of 2023, David Jones’ sales increased by 13.6%. 

David Jones’ flagship and CBD stores are reportedly performing ahead of expectations this year due to the return of foot traffic to the Sydney and Melbourne CBDs. Online sales also have a significant impact on total sales, with online purchases making up 28.1% of total revenue in the first half of 2022. 


David Jones Sales FAQs

What does David Jones sell?

David Jones sells a wide range of products such as luxury goods, clothing (including women's, men's and childrenswear), beauty, home (including bedding and decor), food and wine and electrical goods.

Who Owns David Jones?

In 2022, David Jones was sold by Woolworths Holding Limited to a private equity firm called Anchorage Capital Partners.

Does David Jones do Black Friday?

In recent years David Jones has held a Black Friday sale; however, it’s not yet confirmed whether it will have a sale this year.

When is the best time to shop at David Jones?

If you want to save money, it is best to shop during sales events. Two of David Jones’s biggest sales include its End of Financial Year Sale, which is held in June, and its Black Friday Sale in November.

Does David Jones have free shipping for online orders?

David Jones offers free express delivery on orders over $100. For orders under $100, express delivery costs $10. (Express delivery should arrive within 4-6 business days but may be longer for Australian Post deliveries to Western Australia).

Does David Jones do same-day delivery?

Customers who live in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney metropolitan areas are eligible for same-day delivery for $15 when they order online by 12pm (excludes weekends and public holidays).

Does David Jones do Click and Collect?

Click and Collect is available at all David Jones stores, and most products that are available online can be purchased through Click & Collect. To check if an item is available for Click & Collect, select your local store and click the “show availability” option.

Does David Jones offer free returns?

If you wish to return an item, you can return or exchange it for free at a David Jones store as long as you have proof of purchase and the item is in line with the returns policy. 

To return an item via post, you’ll need to make sure that the item must is eligible for return, and then (if eligible) return it within 30 days. You will also have to pay for postage.

Rhianna Dews
Rhianna Dews
RG146
Senior Money Writer

Rhianna, RG146 certified in Generic Knowledge and Deposit Products, has helped Aussies with finances for a decade. She's written for TechRadar, Simple Living Australia, and worked with Foxtel and Vodafone.

Amelia studied a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Journalism and Non-Fiction writing at Macquarie University. She is passionate about using her writing to educate others about personal finance and the best ways to manage your money.