Am I allowed to name a real store in my book?

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I want to say something like:
I saw a David Jones store up ahead, I walked in my flats and old clothing into a store all about fashion and looking good. I felt a little intimidated but I had to buy some decent clothes. I must of looked through millions of clothes, I found at least six beautiful dresses and shoes to match, each had a specific coat and cardigan to go with them, I would finally be prettier than Emma.

Can David Jones sue me?? I really want to get my book published. If they can, how would I change it?
 
I guess it depends on how big the store is. If you use a locally known mom and pop or small chain store in your story and it becomes a best seller, you might have some problems. But I think you will be okay. I am an American, but from what I understand, David Jones is a pretty large chain of stores in Australia.
 
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