Case Studies

PEP’s new national distribution centre in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal, is a major project that began over five years ago. It highlights PEP’s dedication to operational excellence and customer service.

This journey began 14 years ago with their father’s vision and a single truck, transitioning from a shopfitter to the founder of a deeply integrated family business within the Pepkor ecosystem.

The Pepkor group has seamlessly woven CSR into its operations, advocating that the prosperity of its business is linked with the welfare of the communities it serves.

With their vision and determination, the leaders at Kelmik are not just building a business – they are creating a legacy highlighting women's critical role in entrepreneurship and community development.

For Pepkor, load shedding curtailment fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation within the community since businesses in the area have to work together to save enough electricity to have power during load shedding.

Capfin distinguishes itself in the often exclusive financial services sector as a dedicated advocate for inclusivity and empowerment. As part of the Pepkor group, known for its value retail offerings.

With its expansive presence, Pepkor acknowledges its unique responsibility to drive positive change and economic opportunity within the communities it serves.

In 2019, the South African Retail Clothing, Textile, Footwear, and Leather (R-CTFL) sectors embarked on a transformative journey known as the ‘Retail Master Plan’.

Hammarsdale serves as home to Pepkor’s distribution centres (DCs) for a number of business units, including Ackermans, PEP and all Speciality brands, such as Dunns, Tekkie Town, CODE, Refinery, S.P.C.C and Shoe City.

The Pepkor group is undertaking a simple yet impactful change through its PEP and Ackermans brands, as well as within its logistics division, Pepkor Logistics (PKL).