Elite Star Trading

02 Apr 2025

Expand your supplier network with Elite Star Trading

By Staff Writer

In today’s fast-paced retail landscape, staying ahead means more than just keeping the shelves stocked – it’s about finding the best deals, fostering strong supplier relationships, and ultimately passing value onto customers. One powerful way to achieve these goals is to expand your supplier network with voluntary buying groups, like Elite Star Trading (EST). But...

17 Jan 2025

Partnerships and insights take centre stage at Elite Star Trading breakfast

By Staff Writer

Elite Star Trading (EST) hosted its highly anticipated annual year-end Supplier Breakfast at Emperors Palace in December 2024, gathering key stakeholders from its Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Hardware divisions. During the event, EST celebrated a year of resilience and growth, expressed gratitude to suppliers, and offered valuable insights into the company’s future direction. Master...

04 Jul 2023

Challenging times ahead for hardware retailers

By Staff Writer

The market is in for a bumpy ride, says Louis Greef, managing director of Elite Star Trading Africa (EST). But it’s not going to stop EST from adapting while still remaining true to its roots.  It’s always good to have someone in your corner, and in the case of the smaller players in the...

07 Jan 2019

Trevor Manuel promises a new dawn at EST breakfast

By Staff Writer

Each year, suppliers to the industry gather together with EST directors and management for its annual breakfast. Last year’s event was hosted at the beautiful Johannesburg Country Club in Auckland Park.