Boxers Near Me: Boxer Superstores, the 525-Store Estate and How to Find Your Nearest Branch

Quick answer: In South African shopping searches, "Boxers near me" most likely means Boxer Superstores, the discount chain controlled by Pick n Pay. At the end of its 2025 financial year (to 2 March 2025), Boxer had 525 stores, made up of 320 Boxer Superstores, 175 Boxer Liquor stores and 30 Boxer Build stores, after adding 48 net new stores. We found no official store locator in our results, so use Boxer's own website, a map app and a phone call. The phrase could also mean boxer dogs, underwear or boxing gyms.

Last updated: October 2026. Store figures come from BusinessTech and Financial Mail coverage seen in search results; we did not see an official locator. Worked numbers are invented.

Background: what Boxer is

Boxer Superstores is a discount grocery retailer targeting price-sensitive households, with large stores selling groceries, fresh food, household goods and sometimes clothing, plus Boxer Liquor and Boxer Build formats. Pick n Pay acquired Boxer in 2002 and it listed on the JSE on 28 November 2024, with Pick n Pay keeping a controlling stake. Boxer is not part of the Shoprite group, which includes Shoprite, Checkers and Usave.

Boxer's growth has been rapid. In FY25 it added 48 net new stores, including 15 conversions from Pick n Pay to Boxer, of which eight were Superstores and seven were liquor stores. For FY26 (to 1 March 2026), reports showed turnover of R46.7 billion, up 12.3%, and trading profit of R2.6 billion, and the group planned 60 new stores in the following year. Those numbers mean that a new Boxer may be opening near you, and that older listings can be out of date.

Finding your nearest Boxer

Search the official Boxer website for a store finder, and use a map app with the word Boxer and your suburb. Third-party catalogue sites, such as cataloguespecials and my-catalogue, list locations and specials, but they may be incomplete or stale. Check the dates on catalogues, and phone the store to confirm hours. Ask about the liquor and build formats separately, since they have their own hours and stock.

Compare with other discounters. On invented numbers, a ten-item basket costs R338 at Boxer, R345 at a nearby Shoprite or Usave and R352 at a mainstream supermarket, before loyalty savings. The R14 gap per week between Boxer and the mainstream store is R728 a year. Add travel: a 6 km round trip costs R18 in fuel at R3 per km. Include packaging, queues and parking. Boxer is known for low prices, but compare your own basket, since specials change. Loyalty cards and delivery vary; check the store. Public transport users should check the nearest taxi stop and the safest route. Plan trips for quieter weekday mornings, and avoid month-end crowds if you can.

Boxer estate at end FY25 (reported)	Number
Boxer Superstores	320
Boxer Liquor	175
Boxer Build	30
Total	525

Consumer tips and cautions

Under the Consumer Protection Act, prices must not mislead and goods must be of good quality; if the shelf price and the till price differ, ask for the lower price. Keep slips. Liquor may be sold only to people aged 18 and older, and the drink-drive limit is 0.05 g per 100 ml.

Beware of scams that use the Boxer name to offer vouchers, jobs or "grants" for fees. Official information comes from the company's website. Never share one-time PINs or card details. If you actually meant boxer dogs, boxing gyms or underwear, add those words to your search.

Keep a price diary, compare unit prices and watch for new openings. Share verified store information with neighbours so that everyone benefits from the savings a discounter can offer.

If your search is about shopping, remember that discounters like Boxer attract large crowds at month end and on pay day. Go early in the morning or midweek if you can. Take a list, a calculator and reusable bags, and check the weights of packs to compare value. Pay attention to security in busy car parks, and keep valuables out of sight. If you rely on public transport, check the return timetable before you shop. Many Boxer stores have liquor and building formats nearby, so be clear about which store you want. Use the catalogue to plan your purchases, and avoid impulse buys by sticking to the list.

Frequently asked questions

What does Boxers near me mean?

Usually the Boxer Superstores chain, though it can also mean dogs, underwear or gyms.

How many stores does Boxer have?

525 at the end of its 2025 financial year, per reports.

Who owns Boxer?

It is controlled by Pick n Pay, which kept a controlling stake after the 2024 listing.

Sources

• BusinessTech: Major South African retailer hits 525 stores; Financial Mail coverage of Boxer's results (2025 and 2026) (as seen in search results)
• Consumer Protection Act; National Liquor Act