Mr. Price
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| Public | |
| Traded as | (JSE: MPC) |
| Industry | General Clothing Stores |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Headquarters | Durban, South Africa |
Area served | South Africa, Selected Emerging Markets and Globally |
| Website | https://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.
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 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.
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