Country Road exits David Jones in major concession pullback
Country Road Group will pull nearly 100 of its 283 concession spaces from David Jones stores next year.
Country Road, Witchery and Mimco are cutting their presence in David Jones. Luxury brands Dior, Gucci and Chanel have already exited.
Country Road Group owns multiple fashion labels. The group is shifting focus to its own retail stores.
The partial exit happens in February 2027. David Jones remains affected as major retailers leave.
The department store is facing ongoing challenges. It closed two Sydney stores earlier this year.
Ownership recently passed to new investors from Woolworths Holdings.
- Nearly 100 of 283
- Concessions exiting
- February 2027
- Exit timing
- Dior, Gucci, Chanel
- Other departing brands
Why it mattersDavid Jones is losing brand power and shopping appeal as major retailers abandon it, signalling ongoing trouble for the Aussie retail icon.
AustraliaAustralians shopping David Jones will find fewer fashion brands and smaller concession spaces, pushing more customers to Country Road's own stores or competing retailers.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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