Country Road Group restructure will affect NZ operation, analyst says

Country Road Group restructure will affect NZ operation, analyst says
Country Road Group owns the Country Road, Mimco, Trenery, Politix and Witchery brands. (Image: NZME)
Gregor Thompson
The restructuring of clothing and accessories retailer Country Road Group will affect the company’s operation in New Zealand, a retail analyst says.On Wednesday, the Australian reported group chief executive Raju Vuppalapati told Melbourne staff they needed to embrace a “mindset shift” as the company restructured.“We need to change our operating model, an end-to-end relook on structure, how we work together … and ensure all brands grow,” he reportedly said.Juanita Neville-Te Rito, who is the managing di...

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