Raymond Ackerman Wife: Was Raymond Ackerman Married?: South African businessman and entrepreneur, Raymond Ackerman has reportedly died.
Ackerman is best known as the founder of Pick n Pay. He founded Pick n Pay from just four stores and turned them into one of South Africa’s leading grocery retailers.
Ackerman and his wife, Wendy founded Pick n Pay in 1967 after buying four stores in Cape Town. The group has grown to more than 2,000 stores across South Africa and seven other African countries.
The duo retired from the board in 2010. Ackerman also pioneered other retailing firsts, including “no name” food brands and in-store banking.
The South African retail legend, Raymond Ackerman died on Wednesday, 6 September at 92. Pick n Pay confirmed the news of its founder’s demise on Thursday, 7 September 2023.
In an X (formerly Twitter) post on Thursday morning, Pick n Pay the company Ackerman founded in 1967 expressed “profound sadness” regarding his demise.
“With profound sadness we announce that Pick n Pay founder Raymond Ackerman has passed away. A visionary entrepreneur, humanitarian and a great South African. Our country has lost a brilliant patriot who always saw a positive future for South Africa”
With profound sadness we announce that Pick n Pay founder Raymond Ackerman has passed away.A visionary entrepreneur, humanitarian and a great South African. Our country has lost a brilliant patriot who always saw a positive future for South Africa.?? pic.twitter.com/Io0uunYhAJ
— Pick n Pay (@PicknPay) September 7, 2023
Following the announcement of Ackerman’s demise, social media platforms have been flooded with tributes to the late businessman and visionary entrepreneur.
Woolworths wrote: “We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Raymond Ackerman, a giant of SA Retail. Raymond was an astute businessman and fierce competitor, known for his wisdom and his humanity. He will be missed. Our condolences to his family, his Pick n Pay family, and all who loved him.
We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Raymond Ackerman, a giant of SA Retail.
Raymond was an astute businessman and fierce competitor, known for his wisdom and his humanity. He will be missed.
Our condolences to his family, his Pick n Pay family, and all who loved him.
— Woolworths SA (@WOOLWORTHS_SA) September 7, 2023
At the time of this report, the family was planning his final funeral arrangement and the details are yet to be finalized. We will keep you updated.
Raymond Ackerman Wife: Was Raymond Ackerman Married?
Raymond Ackerman is survived by his wife, Wendy Ackerman. It’s unclear when they met and when they tied the knot.
The Love Birds founded Pick n Pay in 1967 after buying four stores in Cape Town. The couple retired from the board in 2010. Wendy is a non-executive director of Pick n Pay Holdings Limited.
She has been recognized by the SA Nature Foundation for outstanding achievement and contribution to environmental conservation.
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