Publications

The Shop Talk project will be sharing the results of the research in a range of publications to document and share the rich history of department stores in Australia. This page will be updated regularly with news articles and publications as they are released.

If you are a member of the media interested in a story about the history of Australian department stores or on the project, contact the Shop Talk team.

Media Coverage

• 16 September 2022, The Senior, Researchers call on Australians to share their memories of big department stores.

• 25 December 2022, The Age, ‘Nothing lasts forever, but I will miss it’: After 50 years, Myer Frankston to close its doors for good.

• 4-5 February 2023, Sydney Weekend, Shops take centre stage.

• June 2023, Over Sixty, Gorgeous iconic department stores throughout history.

• 17 June 2023, News.com.au, ‘Lost their magic’: What’s really killing Australia’s most iconic retailers.

• 23 June 2023, Herald Sun, David Jones’ mistake exposed by Aussie insider.

Publications

• Crawford, R., & Bailey, M. (2022). Oral History and Business: Disruption and Continuity. Taylor & Francis Group.