Jeanswest puts thousands of products on sale amid administration

As the retail landscape continues to shift, another familiar name has been unable to keep up with the changing tides.

However, it's not all doom and gloom for denim lovers and bargain hunters alike, as this came with a silver lining.


Jeanswest, a staple in Australian casual wear for over half a century, recently entered voluntary administration and could close its doors for good.

Last Tuesday, Jeanswest launched a massive sale on 350,000 pieces of stock, valued at over $20 million.

This could be a golden opportunity to snag high-quality denim and other Jeanswest apparel at prices that could make wallets breathe a sigh of relief.


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Jeanswest has been a part of the Aussie fashion fabric since the 1970s. Image Credit: Jeanswest


The sale featured 138,000 pairs of jeans and 77,000 units of new clothing and footwear fresh from the warehouse.

Jeanswest's sale is available both in-store and online.

The 53-year-old company, renowned for its denim products, has pivoted to an online-only operation.

With this change, 87 of Jeanswest's brick-and-mortar stores nationwide are set to shut down.


'Everything is reduced, and sales will apply both at retail stores and online. All sales will be final during the closing event,' said one of its current administrators, Lindsay Bainbridge.

The sale is a chance to pick up great deals, and it's also part of the administrator's strategic move to clear stocks, maximise returns for creditors, and prepare the business for its new life.

'We have spoken to all staff and will continue to operate all stores at this stage while we run out the stock,' Bainbridge added.

This highlighted the administrators' commitment to both customers and employees during this transition.

The impact of Jeanswest's closure has extended beyond the company itself.

Gary Mortimer, a retail expert from the Queensland University of Technology, pointed out several impacts of the sale.

'My prediction is that if shoppers are taking advantage of the massive discounts, they then won't be going to Jay Jays or the like, so those brands are exposed to the closure at Jeanswest. There's a knock-on effect,' Mortimer shared.


Jeanswest's closure came as a shock to many.

Their parent company, Harbour Guidance, called in administrators and put about 600 jobs at risk.

Appointed administrators from Pitcher Partners Melbourne stated that the owners had exhausted every option to keep Jeanswest afloat.

However, with the current market conditions, physical stores may be unviable.

While Australian Jeanswest stores are closing soon, three Jeanswest outlets in New Zealand have survived the cull.

So, if you're in need of a wardrobe refresh or can't resist a good deal, act now.

Head to your nearest Jeanswest store or visit their website to take advantage of these incredible discounts.

This may be the last chance to own a piece of a brand that has been a part of Australia's fashion landscape for generations.
Key Takeaways

  • Jeanswest has entered voluntary administration and will close 87 stores nationwide.
  • A huge closing-down sale featured over 350,000 items with storewide discounts.
  • The sale aimed to clear existing stock and maximise returns for creditors as part of the company's restructuring efforts.
  • Retail experts suggested the closing down sale could negatively impact competing brands due to consumers taking advantage of Jeanswest's discounted prices.
Did you buy anything from Jeanswest's massive sale? What are your thoughts on these changes in retail? Share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments section below!
 

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So many of our clothing icons are closing their doors. I feel for the store employees who are about to lose their jobs (been there). The knock-on effect also affects many other industries that supply these clothing stores with products or the base materials for those products. Think of all of the companies in that supply chain all of the cotton, fabrics, buttons, zip and the clothing manufacture themselves who may also be forced to close their doors.
Those suppliers are in Bangladesh or China. Not here
 
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I dress for function, not for fashion.

Better to walk around in a pair of tracksuit pants and t shirt than to strut around in a stuffy three piece monkey suit.

And NOBODY dictates to me what I should wear in public!
When out and about I like to dress neatly not over the top but a noice pair of jeans and shirt with some sandals always goes down better than exercise apparel
 
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When are the likes of Connor and Tarocash going bust?

The prices of their apparel is horrendous. Late last year, I purchased a hoodie from Connor at half price - normal price $110. Made in China! Equivalent at Kmart - $14!

Who would buy "2 for $70" plain t shirts from Tarocash when you can get "2 for $9.96" from Best and Less, both products made in China.
 
It’s not the first time Jeans West has gone down. And other clothing stores have closed too such as Millers, Rivers Sportslane etc. I have heard it’s due to high rents in the Shopping Centred.
 
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If they hadn't been so greedy with their prices they may have had a lot more sales and not be in this situation
A bit hard to compete wit Temu & cheap Chinese knock ups. Aussie employees wages & jobs in Aussie are important & every worker desrves fair pay to cover cost of living here &
Perhaps if everyone had shopped in Australia (higher sales figures) insteadof supporting slave labour things may have been different & more competitive, but obviously a bit late now
 
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Don't, businesses fail due to management, decisions to sell at too high a price.

You do realise that the shirt you buy there for $70 could well have been made in the same factory as the shirt that sells for $20 at Kmart, or $30 at Target.

The mark-up is massive and they rely on selling fewer items for larger profits.

I was looking at polo shirts in Myers, Polo Ralph or similar, $120, these shirts material, construction, feel looked exactly like Kmart ones. Lable stated made in Bangladesh, do you think those Bangladeshians are paid more than Kmart produced shirts? Absolutely not, the extra $100 dollars goes to the company/retailer.
Someone else's comment suggested that high price of shop rents may be part of the problem! May have hit the nail on the head there! Why are rents so high? Could it be due to 500,000 immigration figures demanding the rentals/buying the real estate?
Root cause: dodgey greedy politicians!
 
A bit hard to compete wit Temu & cheap Chinese knock ups. Aussie employees wages & jobs in Aussie are important & every worker desrves fair pay to cover cost of living here &
Perhaps if everyone had shopped in Australia (higher sales figures) insteadof supporting slave labour things may have been different & more competitive, but obviously a bit late now
Even the online dealers are going bust.....the one I know about is CATCH.
 
Steer clear of Elle Melbourne website. It claims to be shutting down and going online only. They aren't an Australian company or a shop, but apparently an overseas company in Belgium.
I ordered one cardigan. I did receive the item after a couple of weeks. It arrived direct from Asia. It's poor 100% polyester quality, with a size that suits an asian woman. I'm taller. I wouldn't class it as a scam because I received the ordered item, however imo it's fraud.
 
Steer clear of Elle Melbourne website. It claims to be shutting down and going online only. They aren't an Australian company or a shop, but apparently an overseas company in Belgium.
I ordered one cardigan. I did receive the item after a couple of weeks. It arrived direct from Asia. It's poor 100% polyester quality, with a size that suits an asian woman. I'm taller. I wouldn't class it as a scam because I received the ordered item, however imo it's fraud.
Thank you @Penny4. Good to share info about dubious companies.
 

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