The embattled Australian fashion group faces intensified disruption as dozens of positions remain vacant amid a wave of operational and cultural challenges.
Country Road Group, once hailed as a staple of premium Australian retail, is entering a period of pronounced instability. The company, whose portfolio includes Country Road, Mimco, Witchery, Politix, and Trenery, is dealing with more than 50 vacant roles at its Melbourne headquarters, drawing attention to deeper issues within the business .
An Expanding Vacancy Crisis
Latest reports confirm the mounting number of unfilled roles at Country Road Group’s support office—an issue intersecting with recent staff departures and internal restructuring. These vacancies are particularly notable as the group begins mass redundancies and attempts to reshape its business model against a backdrop of declining revenue and store closures .
Country Road Group spokesperson said: “From time to time, we review our retail store portfolio to ensure we’re continuing to…
meet the needs of our customers.
We are committed to delivering great experiences throughout our networks and we are investing in our stores, with 10 new or refurbished stores opening by the end of the year.” Declining Sales and Store Closures The group’s operational struggles are starkly reflected in its financials: Sales fell 6.2% for the last half-year, with comparable store sales down 7.8% .
Operating profit plunged nearly 72%, hitting $14.2 million. Fluctuating customer demand and increased competition are forcing the closure of flagship stores, including the Sydney Queen Victoria Building location, and major changes to their Pitt Street Mall store by 2028 .
The company is currently engaging in a major business restructure, expected to result in mass staff layoffs and an overhaul of its operating model . Cultural and Workplace Headwinds Internal challenges compound the group’s troubles…
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