Approximately 5,200 retail industry jobs will be saved, after Edcon announced that the sale of parts of the Edgars business in South Africa to Retailability (Pty) Ltd has been implemented, with all approvals from regulatory authorities and all conditions precedent either fulfilled or waived.
The sale includes the transfer of approximately 120 stores in South Africa together with the businesses conducted therein.
Retailability, a fashion retailer and a holding company of store brands including Legit, Beaver Canoe, and Style, operates in over 460 stores across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, and eSwatini. Retailability aims to ensure that ongoing operational business is its top priority, while integration work is moving ahead vigorously.
“We are pleased that we were able to close the transaction within two (2) months after the announcement. The closure of the transaction underlines the industry fit and the excellent compatibility between Edgars and Retailability’s strategic intent, infrastructure, and value chain. We are pleased by the significant saving of approximately 5,200 jobs as well as the continued commitment to the retail industry, economy, and the sustainability of the South African Edgars brand”, Business rescue practitioners commented.
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