| Ackermans | |
| 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, Zambia, Eswatini (Swaziland) |
| Key People: | Charl Cronje (MD) |
| Industry: | Retail |
| Products: | Clothing, clothing accessories, footwear, homeware, cellular, financial services |
| Revenue: | R 5 billion (2012)[1] |
| Num Employees: | 3,622 [2] |
| Parent: | Pepkor |
| Homepage: | https://www.ackermans.co.za/ |
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]
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]
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 |