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OUR STORY

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Country Road began their operation in New Zealand.

Launched Country Road Menswear

Country Road started as a women's shirting business, with the first retail store located in Hawthorn, Melbourne, led by Stephen Bennett.

1974
1993
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1995

Country Road entered the Southeast Asian market, with stores opening in Singapore, Hong Kong & Jakarta.

Woolworth Holdings Limited (WHL), South Africa. secured a controlling interest of Country Road, Australia.

1998

Country Road re-launched itself with a fresh and modern identity.

Launched Country Road Childrenwear

Country Road opened concession stores in David Jones & Myer.

2007
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2008

Country Road launched in South Africa

2009

Trenery launched in Australia & South Africa.

Country Road started a partnership with Redkite Australia, a children cancer charity.

1984

Country Road became Australia's first lifestyle brand with the launch of Home ware. 

Launched Women & Men's Accessories 

1989
1986
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2001
2004
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Start of the 'Fashion trade' donation program with Red Cross Australia & New Zealand.

2015
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Launched the 'MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet' in South Africa. 

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Joined WHL on a supply chain sustainability initiative program, The Good Business Journey.

2016
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Country Road acquired men's fashion brand, POLITIX.

2012

Country Road acquired the Witchery Group.

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Country Road became the Official Fashion Lifestyle Partner for Australian Open 2018 & 2019

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Country Road launched E-commerce

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2010
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2018
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2019
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