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Mr Price Group Limited
Company typePublic
(JSE: MPC)
IndustryGeneral Clothing Stores
Founded1985
HeadquartersDurban, South Africa Bloemfontein, South Africa
Area served
South Africa, Selected Emerging Markets and Globally
Websitehttps://www.mrp.com

Mr. Price, also known as MRP, is a publicly traded retail company based in South Africa, well known for its focus on value. The group retails apparel, as well as homeware and sportswear, through owned and franchised stores across 14 countries, primarily in Africa. It also services customers globally through its online stores. It operates under different store names, such as Mr. Price Sports and Mr. Price Home, as well as a home decor store called Sheet Street.

Founded in 1985, MRP has traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Limited since 1952. The brand has changed names several times since 1985, including John Orrs  and Hub. The first Mr. Price store opened in 1987 after the current owners bought a controlling interest in John Orrs.

Corporate Social Investment

MRP Foundation

Established in 2005, the MRP Foundation is a Non-Profit Benefit Organisation, whose purpose as a youth development organisation is to unlock potential and empower young South Africans through its education and skills development programmes; MRP Foundation Schools and Jump Start.

References

https://www.mrp.com/

http://www.mrpfoundation.org/