SA firm expands local retail footprint

Steinhoff, which already owns Supreme Furnishers, HiFi-Corporation, Incredible Connections and Timber City in Botswana, has applied to the Competition Authority seeking the greenlight to acquire a majority stake in Pepkor Holdings. Pepkor owns Pep Stores, Ackermans, Dunns and Shoe City in Botswana.

According to a statement from the Competition Authority the proposed transaction involves Steinhoff International Holdings Limited acquiring 92.34% shares in Pepkor Holdings. “Steinhoff International Holdings Limited is a public company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).