Pepkor, Africa’s largest clothing retailer, is exploring a potential takeover of South African rival Edgars, according to people familiar with the matter.

The owner of chains including Pep, Ackermans and Tekkie Town is considering paying as much as R2.4 billion for the 94-year-old brand, which three years ago was bought out of business rescue by retail holding company Retailability, the people said

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