Witchery (company)

Witchery is an Australian fashion label specialising in women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Part of the Country Road Group, Witchery operates stores across mainland Australia, New Zealand and concession stores in Myer, David Jones and Woolworths South Africa. Based in Burnley, Victoria, Australia,[1] the company has its flagship store located at Chadstone Shopping Centre.

Acquisition

In 2012, Country Road purchased Witchery Group for $172 million.[2][3] The takeover created one of Australia's biggest speciality apparel retailers, with 517 stores and $679 million in annual sales.

References

  1. New retail home in Melbourne secures 1,500 jobs economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au, retrieved 2018-10-31^
  2. Country Road buys Witchery for $172m Sydney Morning Herald, 2012-08-18, retrieved 2013-04-21^
  3. Country Road snaps up Witchery for $172m News.com.au 1 August 2012^