Retailability

Retailability is a South African based group of retail brands including Edgars and Keedo. Founded in 1984, it operates over 135 stores across Southern Africa including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland.

Founded in 1984, Retailability began importing apparel for wholesale in South Africa. In 1986, the first two stores opened in Gauteng, South Africa (Witbank and Middelburg). In 1992, Style launched in Namibia (first store in Okahandja). In 2002, Style launched in Botswana with 17 stores. In 2006, Retailability acquired Beaver Canoe chain of 18 stores. In 2008, moved to Mount Edgecombe Head Office. In 2011, opened the 100th store. In 2012, introduced house brands into Beaver Canoe stores. In 2015, Metier joined Retailability. In 2016, opened the 200th store. In 2017, acquired LEGiT (217 stores in 6 countries). In 2020, acquired 130 Edgars stores. In 2023, acquired 13 Keedo Stores and relaunched Boardmans Online Shopping. In 2025, acquisition of Legit, Style, Boardmans and Swagga by Pepkor.

1. 1Retailability (PTY) Ltdretailability.co.za
2. 2Retailabilitywikidata.org