27 June 2003
	SA's Top 20 Companies 10 MR PRICE Total score: 53,5 Historic score: 23 FM's score: 74

After a hiccup a couple of years ago, Mr Price's earnings are back on a strong growth path. This racy little number has been enlarging its stores and making them even more attractive to its predominantly young customer base. Competitors have had to take on the challenge - imitation is the best form of flattery, and the Mr Price formula is now everywhere. Having left Chile, it's concentrating its efforts on the local market and applying the Mr Price formula to home accessories. The excitement evident in its stores and head office should spill over into its share price during the next few years.