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Ackermans

South African value retail brand founded in Wynberg in 1916 and now part of the Pepkor clothing and general merchandise platform.

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Ackermans is a South African value retailer focused on affordable clothing, essentials and related services for families. [4][3]

History

The first Ackermans store opened in Wynberg, Cape Town, in 1916. This history predates PEP and the current listed Pepkor parent. [4][1]

Ackermans now operates within Pepkor’s clothing and general merchandise platform while retaining its own brand and customer proposition. [3]

Frequently asked questions

When was Ackermans founded?

The first store opened in Wynberg in 1916. [4]

Is Ackermans older than PEP?

Yes. Ackermans began in 1916 and PEP began in 1965. [4][1]

Who owns Ackermans?

Ackermans operates within the Pepkor Holdings group. [3][2]

Key milestones

  1. The first Ackermans store opened in Wynberg. [4]

  2. Ackermans entered the listed STAR group structure. [5]

  3. The listed parent adopted the Pepkor Holdings name. [6]

Related articles

Related institutions

  • Pepkor Holdings — JSE-listed retail group that entered the market as Steinhoff Africa Retail in 2017 and adopted the Pepkor name in 2018.
  • PEP — South African discount retail brand founded by Renier van Rooyen in De Aar in 1965 and now operated within Pepkor.

Sources

  1. Pepkor Holdings, Integrated report 2018, 2018-11-26. Original source. Accessed 2026-10-28. ↩
  2. Pepkor Holdings, Annual financial statements 2025, 2025-12-11. Original source. Accessed 2026-10-28. ↩
  3. Pepkor Holdings, Ackermans retail platform. Original source. Accessed 2026-10-28. ↩
  4. Ackermans, About us. Original source. Accessed 2026-10-28. ↩
  5. Steinhoff Africa Retail, Integrated report 2017, 2017-12-18. Original source. Accessed 2026-10-28. ↩
  6. Steinhoff Africa Retail, Finalisation announcement relating to the change of name, 2018-08-03. Original source. Accessed 2026-10-28. ↩