Cotton On Group is an Australian fashion and retail company founded in 1988, operating a portfolio of eight brands across more than 1,300 stores in 20 countries. The group began modestly, selling denim jackets from the boot of a car at a market in Geelong before opening its first retail store in 1991. Today it employs over 20,000 people globally, with support centres in Geelong, Melbourne, Auckland, Singapore, South Africa, Brazil, London, and Los Angeles.
The group's brand portfolio includes Cotton On, Cotton On Kids, Cotton On Body, Factorie, Typo, Supré, Rubi, and Ceres Life, serving diverse customer segments across apparel and lifestyle retail. Its geographic footprint spans Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions, positioning the company as one of Australia's largest global fashion groups.
Beyond retail operations, Cotton On Group established the Cotton On Foundation to deliver education and community development projects globally, reporting over $200 million of positive impact to date. The company characterises itself as maintaining its Australian values whilst operating an increasingly international business.