Ackermans
South African clothing retail company
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::summary South African clothing retail company ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Ackermans |
| logo | Ackermans Logo.svg |
| foundation | 1916 (107 years old) |
| founder | Gus Ackerman |
| location_city | Kuilsrivier, Western Cape, South Africa |
| location_country | South Africa |
| locations | 700 |
| area_served | South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini (Swaziland) |
| key_people | Charl Cronje (MD) |
| industry | Retail |
| products | Clothing, clothing accessories, footwear, homeware, cellular, financial services |
| revenue | R 5 billion (2012) |
| num_employees | 3,622 |
| parent | Pepkor |
| homepage | https://www.ackermans.co.za/ |
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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, 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.
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 ::data[format=table]
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2019/2020 | Ask Afrika Icon Brands winner in the Children's Clothes category |
| 2019 | Beeld Readers’ Choice platinum winner in the Children's Clothing store category |
| 2019 | Daily Sun Readers’ Choice platinum winner in Best Baby Shop category |
| 2019 | Daily Sun Readers’ Choice platinum winner in the Best Clothing Shop (Children) category |
| 2017/2018 | Winner of the Children's Retail Category in the 2017/ 2018 Kasi Star Brands Survey |
| 2016/2017 | Winner of the Children's Retail Clothing Category in the 2016/2017 Kasi Star Brands Survey |
| 2016/2017 | Winner of the Children's Retail Clothing Category in the 2016/2017 Icon Brands Survey |
| 2016 | Winner for Kids Clothing – Best of Bloemfontein Reader's Choice Awards |
| 2015 | Top Energy and Water Efficiency Project of the Year: SWATT |
| 2015 | Winner for Kids Clothing – Best of Bloemfontein Reader's Choice Awards |
| 2015 | 1st Runner-up for Children and Baby Clothing – The Times Sowetan Retail Awards |
| 2014 | Winner for Kids Clothing – Best of Bloemfontein Reader's Choice Awards |
| 2014 | 1st Runner-up for Children and Baby Clothing – The Times Sowetan Retail Awards |
| 2013 | 1st Runner-up for Kids Clothing – Best of Bloemfontein Reader's Choice Awards |
| 2013 | 1st Runner-up for Children and Baby Clothing – The Times Sowetan Retail Awards |
| 2012 | 1st Runner-up for Children and Baby Clothing – The Times Sowetan Retail Awards |
| 2011 | 2nd Runner-up for Children and Baby Clothing – The Times Sowetan Retail Awards |
| 2009 | Winner for Children and Baby Store (Baby Company) – The Times Sowetan Retail Awards |
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References
References
- [http://www.ackermans.co.za/page/30-about-us The story of Ackermans] {{Webarchive. link. (2014-01-13 , retrieved 21 July 2012)
- [http://www.pepkor.co.za/ackermans.html Pepkor.co.za: Ackermans profile] {{webarchive. link. (2006-10-06 , retrieved 21 July 2010)
- "Ackermans - Top value fashion for ladies, kids and men". ackermans.co.za.
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- "How Raymond Ackerman built an empire".
- "Ackermans' profile on Bizcommunity".
- "Ackermans About Us".
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