ABOUT US

Trusted. Compliant. Globally Connected.

About FM Retail

FM Retail was founded in 2021 by Terence Galloway and has rapidly grown from a South African FMCG distributor into a fully licensed global export partner. What began as a focused distribution operation supplying retailers and wholesalers with reliable, competitively priced products has evolved into a multi‑regional export business trusted by buyers across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the United Kingdom, the USA, Canada, and select international markets.

With more than 25 years of industry experience backing its leadership, FM Retail combines deep market knowledge with strong supplier relationships. This expertise ensures consistent supply, competitive pricing, and seamless export execution for partners worldwide.

Our operations are anchored in Durban, South Africa, and strengthened by our international office in the United Kingdom, headed up by Brett an experienced global operator with more than 30 years’ exposure across Africa, Europe, and Latin America.

The UK office enhances our ability to support European and international procurement teams with faster communication, improved responsiveness, and on‑the‑ground market insight. Together, our South African and UK operations ensure a seamless, globally connected export service.

Today, FM Retail is recognised for its commitment to compliance, transparency, and operational excellence — delivering FMCG products, primary commodities, raw materials, and private label solutions with reliability and professionalism.

Our Mission

To deliver reliable, compliant, and efficient FMCG export solutions that connect South African products with global markets.

Our Values

Integrity, Reliability, Compliance, Partnership, Excellence.

Our Global Footprint

Durban HQ and UK Office.

Meet The Team - Leadership driving FM Retail’s global expansion

Meet Tez

Founder — FM Retail Pty Ltd

Tez began his journey through MassMart in the late 90s and went on to co‑found FutureCell and FutureLoad, both of which were later acquired by Pepco and Blue Label Telecoms. With over 25 years’ experience across multiple industries, he has held senior management roles in Marketing, Sales, and Project Management, developing a deep command of the commercial levers that drive growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.

Throughout his career, Terence has built a reputation for forging strong relationships, navigating complex markets, and applying entrepreneurial insight to large‑scale commercial environments. His strategic leadership, combined with an in‑depth understanding of market trends and business processes, forms the foundation of FM Retail’s expansion into global FMCG export markets.

Meet Brett

Head of UK Operations UK — FM Retail Pty Ltd

Brett worked alongside Terence Galloway in the late 90s, where the two were involved in co‑founding FutureCell and FutureLoad — businesses later acquired by Pepco and Blue Label Telecoms. With over 30 years’ experience across Africa, Europe, and Latin America, Brett has held senior roles in Marketing, Sales, and FMCG Operations, developing strong expertise in commercial strategy, market expansion, and cross‑border execution.

His career includes establishing and managing operations in Mozambique, the DRC, and Nigeria, giving him deep insight into emerging‑market distribution, regulatory environments, and on‑the‑ground logistics. Brett later spent several years in Mexico specialising in marketing, sales, and FMCG route‑to‑market development, further strengthening his global perspective.

Now residing in the United Kingdom, Brett heads up FM Retail’s UK office, providing on‑the‑ground support for European and international buyers. His entrepreneurial background and extensive international experience make him a key driver of FM Retail’s global growth.