Ackermans

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, eSwatini and Zambia,[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]

For other uses, see Ackermans (disambiguation).
Ackermans
IndustryRetail
Founded1916 (104 years old)
FounderGus Ackerman
Headquarters
Kuilsrivier, Western Cape, South Africa
,
South Africa
Number of locations
700
Area served
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Zambia, Eswatini (Swaziland)
Key people
Charl Cronje (MD)
ProductsClothing, clothing accessories, footwear, homeware, cellular, financial services
RevenueIncrease R 5 billion (2012)[1]
Number of employees
3,622 [2]
ParentPepkor
Websitehttps://www.ackermans.co.za/

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.

Today, with more than 450 stores in Southern Africa, the business is set to exceed R5 billion in turnover.[9][1]

Awards

Ackermans have received many awards

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

References
  1. The story of Ackermans, retrieved 21 July 2012
  2. Pepkor.co.za: Ackermans profile Archived 2006-10-06 at archive.today, retrieved 21 July 2010
  3. "Ackermans - Top value fashion for ladies, kids and men". ackermans.co.za.
  4. "Best and worst clothing stores in South Africa". businesstech.co.za. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  5. "Ackermans |". Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  6. "The Ackermans Success story began in 1916 when Gus Ackerman opened the very first..." Facebook. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  7. "How Raymond Ackerman built an empire". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  8. "Ackermans' profile on Bizcommunity". www.bizcommunity.com. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  9. "Ackermans About Us". Ackermans. Archived from the original on 2021-07-09. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
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