About RetailCore

We invest in township businesses that deserve to grow.

RetailCore is a business investment and supply company built specifically for spaza shop and tavern owners across the East Rand, Gauteng.

Our mission

Turning hard-working businesses into thriving enterprises.

Township businesses — spaza shops, taverns, tuck shops — are the economic heartbeat of South African communities. They employ local people, supply daily necessities, and are often the only financial asset a family has built over generations.

But most of these businesses are held back by the same things: lack of capital, unreliable stock supply, no formal systems, and no access to proper financial management. Banks won't lend to them. Suppliers don't prioritise them. They're left to figure it out alone.

RetailCore changes that. We come in as a partner — not a lender — and we put real resources behind businesses that already have the hustle and the customers. We take a small equity stake and in return, we bring everything the business needs to grow.

85%
You keep majority ownership Your business remains yours. We are a minority partner, not a landlord.
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Zero interest, zero loans We invest. You never owe us a cent in repayments.
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Pillars of investment Cash, stock, equipment, and full financial management.
15%
Our equity stake A small share in exchange for everything we bring.
The model

How the partnership works.

Simple terms. Transparent structure. No surprises.

What RetailCore brings

Our contribution

We put four things into your business on day one. Everything we bring is an investment — not a loan, not a lease, not a rental.

  • Cash investment — direct capital for growth, expansion, or stock
  • Stock supply — consistent, competitively priced supply for your shelves
  • Equipment — POS systems, fridges, shelving, and business signage
  • Financial management — bookkeeping, cash flow tracking, and reporting
What you bring

Your contribution

You bring your business — the hustle, the customers, the relationships, and the daily operations. That's what we invest in.

  • A running spaza shop or tavern in the East Rand
  • Ownership or legitimate right to operate the business
  • Commitment to formal systems and financial management
  • 15% equity stake granted to RetailCore
  • Willingness to adopt POS and stock management tools
Our principles

How we operate.

Everything we do is guided by three non-negotiables.

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Partnership, not ownership

We are a minority shareholder, not your boss. You run your business. We support you with resources, systems, and guidance — but the decisions are yours.

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Transparency in everything

Every agreement is documented. Every rand invested is tracked. Every business report is shared with the owner. No hidden terms, no side arrangements.

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Growth is mutual

We only succeed when your business grows. Our 15% stake means we are directly incentivised to help you build something bigger. When you win, we win.

Ready to partner
with RetailCore?

Fill in the application form and our team will contact you within 48 hours to discuss your business and the next steps.

Apply for Partnership → See how it works

Questions first? info@retailcore.co.za