Ackermans is a South African chain of clothing retail stores. Founded in 1916 in Wynberg, Cape Town, Ackermans has over 700 stores across Southern Africa, including in Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini,[3] and is headquartered in Kuilsrivier near Cape Town.
In 2015 Ackermans was rated the second best clothing store by the South African Consumer Satisfaction Index.[4][5]
History
Ackermans began in 1916 when Gus Ackerman opened the very first store in Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa.[6]