DJs looks for lift in consumer sentiment DAVID Jones said its annual profit fell on weak consumer confidence, and that sentiment was unlikely to improve this fiscal year despite record low interest rates. The upmarket retailer said net profit dropped 5.9 per cent to $95.2 million in the year to June 27 on 1.2 per cent lower sales. An unusually warm winter also forced heavy discounts in the second half of its financial year, the company added.