South African billionaire Ackerman family set to offload Pick n Pay shares
The Ackerman family plans to sell up to 8.5 percent of Pick n Pay shares to support the retailer’s turnaround efforts.
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The Ackerman family plans to sell up to 8.5 percent of Pick n Pay shares to support the retailer’s turnaround efforts.
The opening forms part of Pick n Pay’s turnaround plan, which includes revamping existing outlets, closing weaker stores and introducing new formats.
Pick ‘n Pay, partly owned by the Ackermans, exits Fourways as Accelerate sells local malls amid debt-reduction and retail restructuring efforts.
South African multimillionaire Ackerman family ends control of Pick n Pay after $171 million loss triggers leadership shakeup.
Pick n Pay’s recent rally lifts Ackerman family’s stake above $185 million, reversing May losses.
The group’s portfolio optimization reflects a growing trend toward efficiency and modernization in South African retail.
The recent dip is a reflection of the growing pressure facing one of South Africa’s most recognizable retail names.
The family owns 16.71 percent of Pick n Pay, which amounts to 124.68 million shares.
This comes barely two months after the company closed 32 stores as part of its restructuring plan.
The latest move brings M&G’s total holdings in the company above $115 million, underscoring its confidence in Pick n Pay’s turnaround strategy.
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The retailer has closed 32 additional stores across the country, signaling its effort to streamline operations and reduce losses.
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Wendy Ackerman, co-founder of Pick 'n Pay, has been honored as a 2024 Hall of Femme inductee by IWFSA, recognizing her outstanding contributions to business and societal development in South Africa.
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