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Pepkor Acquires Retailability, Expanding Store Network to 1,448

11/5/2025

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Pepkor Holdings completed the acquisition of Retailability’s businesses, including clothing chains Legit, Swagga, Style, and homeware brand Boardmans, for about R1.7 billion, effective November 2, 2025.
The deal expands Pepkor's reach by adding 469 stores to its 979-store base and strengthens its wear offerings, led by the Legit brand.
Retailability will retain the Edgars and Red Square brands under the transaction.
All regulatory approvals have been secured for the transaction.

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Story summary

Pepkor Holdings completed the acquisition of Retailability’s businesses, including clothing chains Legit, Swagga, Style, and homeware brand Boardmans, for about R1.7 billion, effective November 2, 2025.
The deal expands Pepkor's reach by adding 469 stores to its 979-store base and strengthens its wear offerings, led by the Legit brand.
Retailability will retain the Edgars and Red Square brands under the transaction.
All regulatory approvals have been secured for the transaction.