Edcon Holdings

Edcon Acquisition Proprietary Limited is a prominent non-food retailer based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a diverse portfolio of retail brands. It operates several divisions, including Edgars, which caters to middle to upper-income consumers by offering clothing, footwear, cosmetics, and homewares. The Jet division focuses on value merchandise for lower to middle-income consumers through Jet and Jet Mart stores. Additionally, the Specialty division encompasses various brands such as CNA and Legit, providing products like stationery, toys, and cosmetics. Edcon also has a division in Zimbabwe, which serves both lower and middle to upper-income markets with similar offerings. The company’s Manufacturing division specializes in mid to high-end apparel and footwear. Furthermore, Edcon provides consumer credit and insurance products through its Financial Services division. With a history dating back to 1929, Edcon has established itself as a leading clothing and footwear retailer in Southern Africa, operating over 1,300 stores across multiple countries.