Fletcher Jones, an iconic Australian clothing brand, has announced the closure of all its remaining physical stores as well as its online operations, as stated on its website. This marks another setback for the country’s embattled retail industry.
Once a prominent figure in Victoria’s clothing sector, Fletcher Jones has faced significant challenges over the years. The company initially entered administration 15 years ago, resulting in the closure of several stores and a reduction in staff.
With a gradual decline over the years, the brand has now informed its customers via its website that it will be shutting down its remaining outlets.
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Founded in 1924 by David Fletcher Jones, the business began as a textile venture in Warrnambool, Victoria, and grew to become a staple in the Australian fashion industry.
The company opened retail stores in the 1930s and 1940s with a range of men’s suits and trousers.
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During this time, the company manufactured most of its garments from a growing workforce of tailors.
Years later in the 1947, the company purchased a large plot of land in Warrnambool and built a garment factory on it.
The company’s golden years began in 1970s and 1980s when stores expanded across Australia
The business also had manufacturing centres in Warrnambool and Mount Gambier in South Australia, both of which employed about 3000 people.
The company is the latest in a string of retailers to close their doors as tough trading conditions continue.
Cult Australian designer clothing brand Sass & Bide announced the business would shut down all its physical and online stores within weeks.
Nine.com.au has contacted Fletcher Jones for comment.
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