James Pringle Weavers is a British menswear retailer, founded in 1789. It is owned by The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, alongside Bonmarché and Peacocks.
| Company type | Private limited company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1789 |
| Owner | The Edinburgh Woollen Mill |
History
editIn 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]
References
edit- ^ "James Pringle". The Herald. 2012-03-13. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Retail group rescue package will ensure the survival of shops in Inverness, Fort Augustus and John O'Groats". Inverness Courier. 2021-01-13. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ Hughes, Owen (2021-01-13). "Pringles store part of rescue deal for collapsed Edinburgh Woollen Mill". North Wales Live. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Highland store's RemPod screen aims to bring back memories for dementia sufferers". RossShire Journal. 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Clothing store makes a return to Glasgow high street after closure". The National. 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ Ross, John (2024-07-02). "'We are kind of forgotten': James Pringle Weavers' Holm Mills shop on attracting customers". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
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