Source: BizCommunity

Following the success of its high-end hybrid convenience store concept in Rosebank and its new standalone Hazelwood location, Pantry by Marble is expanding its footprint South - this time to Bassonia, Johannesburg.

Walmart has announced that its next South African store will open in Boksburg on the East Rand, with the launch scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.

By: Staff Reporter - IOL

Liverpool Football Club has announced it will launch its first official standalone store in Africa in South Africa, LFC Retail said this week. This means that fans will soon be able to get authentic Liverpool FC merchandise locally.

SPAR is gearing up for a major push into South Africa’s high-end grocery market with plans to introduce up to 100 upscale stores designed to offer a more refined shopping experience.

In line with the trend of city and suburban customers seeking rural-inspired, hands-on living, Agrimark launched a new store in Mbombela on 27 November. The 1,145m²store in Matumi Retail Centre is Agrimark’s second urban-format store, proof that it is not only expanding, but evolving its brand.

Boxer Superstores has wrapped up another week of trade and store openings, with a significant weeks of expansion, opening new stores in a number of communities across South Africa and Eswatini. This powerful week of activity strengthened Boxer’s national and regional footprint and delivered a major boost to local employment.

SPAR marked a significant milestone with the launch of its first-ever SPAR Gourmet store at the Zimbali Oasis. An achievement made possible through the strong partnership between SPAR and one of its dedicated independent retailers, Mark Anderson, who brings over 40 years of retail experience. 

MR.DIY is proud to announce the opening of its third South African store, and it’s very first in KwaZulu-Natal, located at Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Centre in Richards Bay. The new store marks a significant milestone in the brand’s national expansion. 

Closely following the incredibly successful opening of the first Walmart store in Clearwater Mall, Johannesburg, the retailer announced that its second Walmart-branded store in Fourways will open to the public on Friday, 28 November 2025.