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David Jones Departmental Store is the oldest departmental store of Sydney. In fact, it is only departmental store in the whole world, which is still operating under its original name. This huge retail outlet is a hallmark of quality and is one of the most important shopping centers of the city. The David Jones Departmental Store, Sydney is was opened in the year 1838 by a gentleman called David Jones. Mr. David Jones was Welsh gentleman who set up this store in the year 1838. After his retirement the store started to run at a loss. He then, along with his son Edward Lloyd and other partners again took over the control of the store. It was a European styled departmental store, which grew rapidly over the years. The first store was opened on Elizabeth Street. By 1959, there were a total of eight stores. The departmental store is known for its good quality products and excellent services which attracts a large number of customers to this place everyday. David Jones Departmental Store, Sydney was the city's first store with a hydraulic lift. There are two stores in Sydney, which are connected with one another by an underground tunnel. The store is a seven story high building that houses fashion apparels, home wares, toys, footwear, cosmetics, gift items and has numerous food outlets, cafes and bars. The Elizabeth Street Store also has a day spa where the customers can pamper themselves by getting a foot massage or a body massage. David Jones is also one of the most recognized brands in the whole of Australia. The store at Elizabeth Street hoses products specializes in ladies wear, children's apparels and toys, shoes, accessories, home ware, travel goods, stationary, books, CD's and confectionary items. The market Street specializes in men's wear, small electrical goods, furniture, men's perfumes, whitegood and home entertainment products. When paying a visit to these stores you can also savor the delicacies served in the Foodhall. Visitors can also go for beauty treatments in the Karpati hair and Beauty salon, when paying a visit to the Elizabeth Street branch.
This magnificent departmental store opens at 9:30 in the morning and closes at 6:00 in the evening, with the exception of Thursday, when it remains open till 9:00 in the evening. On Sundays, the store opens at 10:00 in the morning and closes at 6:00 in the evening. The store provides ample car parking space to its visitors. The main parking spaces include the Piccadilly Secure Carpark in Castlereagh Street, Domain Car Park at St. John Young Crescent and the QVB Parking space. David Jones Departmental Store is a marvelous store, which one must visit when on a vacation to this city. This ancient store promises quality goods and world-class services to its guests and visitors.
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