Country Road responds to allegations of sexual harassment and bullying

The Country Road Group says it is in the final stages of an independent review following allegations of sexual harassment and bullying.

Earlier this week, The Australian reported that two executives have left the retailer and the chief executive of its parent company Woolworths Holdings, Roy Bagattini, flew from South Africa to Australia to address staff after complaints in the Melbourne office.

An email sent from Country Road’s HR to staff reportedly mentioned allegations of sexual harassment, while external consultants were also brought in to investigate allegations of “unwanted touching of female staff, bullying and racism”.

A Country Road spokesperson responded to the reports in a statement given to Mumbrella.