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NewsLakeland owner and Dragons’ Den judge join growing list of Claire’s suitors
Lakeland owner Hilco and Dragons’ Den judge Touker Suleyman have both joined the growing list of suitors vying to salvage fashion accessores brand Claire’s out of administration.
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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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NewsHilco ponders pounce on troubled Claire’s
Hilco, the investment business which recently bought Lakeland, is considering an offer for the UK arm of embattled Claire’s.
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NewsClaire’s files for bankruptcy for the second time
The fashion accessories chain, based in the US, has struggled to find a buyer for its 280 UK stores according to reports.
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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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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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NewsClaire’s warns store managers to expect bailiffs as US bankruptcy impacts UK trading
Embattled retailer Claire’s has warned managers of its UK stores to expect bailiffs turning up to recover unpaid debts, Retail Week understands.
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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.