In 1989, the retailer was purchased by The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, when a descendent of the original Pringle family, also called James, retired. This James Pringle came up with the idea of opening a mill shop to sell tweed and tartan to the general public.[1]
In January 2021, the retailer was rescued from administration, alongside The Edinburgh Woollen Mill.[2][3] In March 2022, the retailer installed a system in one of its locations to assist visitors with dementia.[4] In April 2023, the retailer returned to Glasgow.[5]
It was reported in July 2024 that the chain's location near Inverness acts as a tourist attraction, attracting around 150,000 visitors per year.[6]
