Ackermans is a South African chain of clothing stores, and a subsidiary of major SA retail holding company Pepkor.
Founded in 1916 in Wynberg, Cape Town, Ackermans has over 700 stores across Southern Africa, including in Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, and Eswatini, and is headquartered in Kuils River, near Cape Town.
In 2015, Ackermans was rated the second best clothing store by the South African Consumer Satisfaction Index.
History Ackermans began in 1916 when Gus Ackerman opened the very first store in Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa.
In 1960, Ackermans was sold to Greatermans.
in 1970, Ackermans was sold to Edgars who maintained its successful price discounter position.
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. As of 2024, Ackermans operates more than 1000 stores.
Awards Ackermans have received many awards YearAward2019/2020Ask Afrika Icon Brands winner in the Children's Clothes category2019Beeld Readers’ Choice platinum winner in the Children's Clothing store category2019Daily Sun Readers’ Choice platinum winner in Best Baby Shop category2019Daily Sun Readers’ Choice platinum winner in the Best Clothing Shop (Children) category2017/2018Winner of the Children's Retail Category in the 2017/ 2018 Kasi Star Brands Survey2016/2017Winner of the Children's Retail Clothing Category in the 2016/2017 Kasi Star Brands Survey2016/2017Winner of the Children's Retail Clothing Category in the 2016/2017 Icon Brands Survey2016Winner for Kids Clothing – Best of Bloemfontein Reader's Choice Awards2015Top Energy and Water Efficiency Project of the Year: SWATT2015Winner for Kids Clothing – Best of Bloemfontein Reader's Choice Awards20151st Runner-up for Children and Baby Clothing – The Times Sowetan Retail Awards2014Winner for Kids Clothing – Best of Bloemfontein Reader's Choice Awards20141st Runner-up for Children and Baby Clothing – The Times Sowetan Retail Awards20131st Runner-up for Kids Clothing – Best of Bloemfontein Reader's Choice Awards20131st Runner-up for Children and Baby Clothing – The Times Sowetan Retail Awards20121st Runner-up for Children and Baby Clothing – The Times Sowetan Retail Awards20112nd Runner-up for Children and Baby Clothing – The Times Sowetan Retail Awards2009Winner for Children and Baby Store (Baby Company) – The Times Sowetan Retail Awards
See also
Retailing in South Africa
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