All Lakeland articles
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NewsPoundland receives new takeover bid from Lakeland owner
Value giant Poundland has received two new takeover offers, according to reports.
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NewsLakeland becomes latest acquisition target for Modella Capital
Lakeland has emerged as a takeover target for several investment groups, including Modella Capital, which owns Hobbycraft and The Original Factory Shop.
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NewsLakeland family owners explore possibility of a sale
The owners of kitchenwares retailer Laklend is considering putting the business up for sale after more than 60 years of ownership.
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NewsLakeland unveils succession plan as founding family step down
Lakeland has restructured its operating board as its owners the Rayner family step down from day-to-day running of the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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DataData: M&S to Monzo – the top 50 brands bossing customer experience
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, customer needs and behaviours have shifted rapidly in just a few months.
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NewsLakeland launches first loyalty club scheme
Lakeland has unveiled plans to launch its first loyalty club, offering customers discounts, special offers and previews of new products.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven of the best retail moments of 2018
’Tis the season to be jolly, and Retail Week is celebrating by unwrapping the most light-hearted and affirming retail moments of 2018.
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DataData: Top 30 retailers in the UK, according to shoppers
Amazon has been knocked off the top spot of customers’ favourite places to shop by M&S’ food division, according to exclusive survey data from OC&C.
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AnalysisData: The UK's top 30 multichannel retailers
In 2017, there aren’t many retailers that don’t operate an ecommerce site, but being a successful multichannel retailer is so much more than simply opening an online store.
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AnalysisBrexit: Survival lessons from the last recession
The reduced consumer spending that is expected in the run-up to Brexit is spurring many retailers to expand overseas. What can we learn from retailers’ expansion during the credit crunch?
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NewsLakeland cooks up sales growth but pre-tax profits slump
Lakeland has posted a 40% decline in full-year pre-tax profits as the cost of expanding its warehouse in Cumbria offset growing sales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Jack Wills, Lakeland and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco faces £150m claim from investors, Lakeland profits dip and Dominic Chappell under SFO probe
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InterviewInterview: Lakeland marketing boss on its new era of growth
With a new chief executive and an Australian launch ahead, Lakeland is changing. Marketing boss Tony Preedy says its values will remain.
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NewsPeople moves: Asda and Burberry’s new hires and all the July moves
Lidl’s chief operating officer Chris Walker moves to Asda and Burberry snares Céline boss Marco Gobbetti as chief executive.
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AnalysisAt a glance: The Good Guys hosting Lakeland Down Under
Lakeland has cooked up a deal to open concessions Down Under with The Good Guys. Here’s a closer look at the Australian retailer.
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GalleryChristmas in July: Top electrical picks for 2016
What will be big in the electricals sector for this Christmas? Here’s a selection of gadgets and gifts from Dixons Carphone and Argos.
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NewsLakeland goes Down Under as it steps up international expansion plans
Lakeland will debut in Australia later this this year as the retailer presses ahead with plans to grow its international footprint.
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GalleryChristmas in July 2016: Homewares and decorations
What will feature in consumers’ homes this Christmas? Here’s a selection of wares from Lakeland, Wyevale, White Company and Hobbycraft.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Lakeland's new boss Catherine Nunn cook up a storm?
Lakeland chooses BP’s Catherine Nunn to succeed managing director Sam Rayner and the heat is on for the kitchen specialist’s new boss.
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NewsLakeland appoints its first boss from outside founding Rayner family
Lakeland has unveiled its first chief executive from outside the Rayner family after naming BP UK retail director Catherine Nunn as its boss.