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]
In 1960, Ackermans was sold to Greatermans.[7]
in 1970, Ackermans was sold to Edgars who maintained its successful price discounter position.[8]
In 1984, Pepkor acquired Ackermans. At the time, there were 34 stores across the country.
By the turn of the century Ackermans grew to over 200 stores across Southern Africa. By the end of the 2002/2003 financial year their stores numbered 284.
In 2021, with more than 450 stores in Southern Africa, the business was set to exceed R5 billion in turnover.[9][1] As of 2024, Ackermans operates more than 1000 stores.
Awards
Ackermans have received many awards
See also
- Retailing in South Africa
References
- The story of Ackermans, retrieved 21 July 2012^
- Pepkor.co.za: Ackermans profile, retrieved 21 July 2010^
- Ackermans - Top value fashion for ladies, kids and men ackermans.co.za^
- Best and worst clothing stores in South Africa businesstech.co.za, retrieved 2015-12-05^
- Ackermans retrieved 2021-07-08^
- The Ackermans Success story began in 1916 when Gus Ackerman opened the very first... Facebook, retrieved 2021-07-08^
- How Raymond Ackerman built an empire www.iol.co.za, retrieved 2021-07-08^
- Ackermans' profile on Bizcommunity www.bizcommunity.com, retrieved 2021-07-08^
- Ackermans About Us Ackermans, retrieved 8 July 2021^