By Jorda
BUSINESS
CLOTHING
W
Mr Price Group (MRP):
CSR / Social Responsibility:
Operates the “Mr Price Foundation” (established
2005) that focuses on youth unemployment and
education.
Key initiatives: sustainable materials (e.g.,
millions of products made using sustainable
cotton or materials) and significant investment
in youth development programmes.
Local procurement: large component of spend is
locally procured to support SA value-chain.
Areas of Success:
Strong value-retail model suited to SA market
(budget-conscious customers).
Big scale: many stores, strong brand
recognition.
Good sustainability/CSR reporting; identified
material issues in social/environmental space.
Areas of Struggle / Weakness:
Supply chain pressures: shipping delays,
BUSINESS
CLOTHING
W
Mr Price Group (MRP):
CSR / Social Responsibility:
Operates the “Mr Price Foundation” (established
2005) that focuses on youth unemployment and
education.
Key initiatives: sustainable materials (e.g.,
millions of products made using sustainable
cotton or materials) and significant investment
in youth development programmes.
Local procurement: large component of spend is
locally procured to support SA value-chain.
Areas of Success:
Strong value-retail model suited to SA market
(budget-conscious customers).
Big scale: many stores, strong brand
recognition.
Good sustainability/CSR reporting; identified
material issues in social/environmental space.
Areas of Struggle / Weakness:
Supply chain pressures: shipping delays,
