The Reject Shop is an Australian discount variety store chain selling a range of household and consumer goods including food, snacks, party supplies, cleaning products, kitchenware and seasonal items. The company operates more than 400 stores across Australia and is headquartered in Kensington, Victoria.
Founded in 1979, The Reject Shop grew to become one of Australia's largest discount retail chains. The company employs over 5,000 staff nationwide.
The retailer expanded in several Australian states and took over locations previously operated by other chains, including some stores formerly operated by Chickenfeed in Tasmania following the closure of Retail Adventures.
In 2025, Canadian discount retailer Dollarama acquired The Reject Shop and delisted the company from the Australian Securities Exchange. Following the acquisition, Dollarama announced plans to transform the business and potentially rebrand stores under the Dollarama brand.
History
The first store was opened in South Yarra, Melbourne by founders Ron Hall and John Shuster in 1981.[2]