Elite Star Trading 56 (Pty) Ltd

Elite Star Trading Africa, better known as EST Africa was established in 2007 as a Co-operative Buying Group. The objective was to empower small and independent FMCG retailers. This was as a direct result of the plight of small businesses being dominated by large chain groups who ruled the market to the virtual exclusion of the smaller and Independent players. 

Empower and support independent Building & Hardware and FMCG traders

Assist them in achieving their objectives, needs & development goals

Ensure our members survive and thrive by engaging with all suppliers and negotiating and overseeing:

Fair and equitable trading terms

Fair, equitable and competitive pricing (as prescribed by the Competitions Commission Act)

Increasing turnover within the current member base

Allowing our stakeholders to compete and succeed against Multi-Nationals and Chain stores in both the Building & Hardware and FMCG industries

Utilize our independent retail supplier network and nationwide geographic footprint to optimize group spend

 Resulting in cost savings and higher living standards for both EST Members and the Consumer