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Witchery (company)

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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, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. The company is a supporter for Ovarian Cancer Australia.

Acquisition

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

References

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  1. ^ "New retail home in Melbourne secures 1,500 jobs". economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Country Road buys Witchery for $172m". The Sydney Morning Herald. 18 August 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
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