John Martin's
John Martin & Co. Ltd, colloquially known as John Martin's or simply Johnnies, was an Adelaide-based company which ran a popular chain of department stores in South Australia. It operated for more than 130 years, from 1866 until its closure in 1998. Johnnies, owned by the prominent Hayward family for the majority of its existence, became an Adelaide icon, responsible for the famous Adelaide Christmas Pageant.
| Industry | Department store |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1866 |
| Founder | John Martin and Otto Peters |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Fate | Stores not renewing leases at the end of contract, and flagship store in Rundle Mall, Adelaide demolished and reopened as David Jones. |
| Headquarters | , Australia |
Area served | South Australia |
Key people | John Martin (Founder) Sir Edward Hayward |
| Products | Fashion, Jewelry, Make up, Hair Care, Homewares |
| Owner | John Martin (1866-18??) Hayward Family (1870/80's-1985) David Jones (1985–2000's) |
| Parent | David Jones (1985–1998) |
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