Dossier
Pick n Pay
Coverage of Pick n Pay in the Nexus archive.
- Pick n Pay Sells More of Boxer as Family Era Fades
Pick n Pay sold R4.7 billion of Boxer, utilizing its discount chain as the Ackerman family's six-decade era concludes. The sale reflects a strategic shift as the family's long-standing influence fades.
- South African grocer Pick n Pay raises nearly $300M
South African supermarket chain Pick n Pay raised approximately $300 million by selling a 12.5% stake in its discount subsidiary Boxer to address financial losses. The capital injection will support CEO Sean Summers' restructuring efforts including cost cutting and store closures. This share sale reduces Pick n Pay's ownership stake in Boxer to about 53% following Boxer's 2024 IPO.