All Lakeland articles – Page 2
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Opinion
Blog: The rise of Trolley Bags following the 5p plastic bag charge
I caught up with Trolley Bags to discuss the growth of its reusables business ten months after the introduction of the plastic bag charge.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Lakeland flagship store opens following a £1m makeover
Lakeland’s new-look flagship store in Windermere boasts the latest in retail technology and in-store product demonstrations.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Dubai's Mall of the Emirates offers big shopping
The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai combines a wealth of stores in formats ranging from the mid-market to the most luxurious. John Ryan explores.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Lakeland, living wage and Loaf
Retail news round-up on October 2, 2015: Lakeland profits double, Sir Ian Cheshire calls for review of living wage and Loaf launches first store.
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Analysis
Lakeland profits double and sales grow as investment ‘comes to fruition’
Lakeland has recorded a jump in full year pre-tax profits and sales as investments in a distribution centre extension and store revamps paid off.
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News
Christmas in July: Homewares picks
What will be a hit in the homewares space this Christmas? Here we present a selection of items from John Lewis and Lakeland.
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News
Lakeland to hold 'open house' in product innovation push
Lakeland is to hold an ‘open house’ event for suppliers as it seeks to find more of the innovative products for which it is renowned.
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News
Lakeland secures £16m funding deal from RBS to support expansion
Kitchenwear specialist Lakeland has sealed a £16m funding deal from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) which it plans to use to boost expansion.
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News
Lakeland 'disappointed' as annual profits halve to £3m after investment
Lakeland has reported a “disappointing” set of results as its profits for the year halved after it invested heavily and cut prices.
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Analysis
Analysis: What are the challenges of overseas expansion for UK retailers?
UK retailers are being lured by the riches on offer in international markets, but overseas expansion is fraught with danger.
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Analysis
Analysis: Lakeland's best-selling products of the last 50 years
As Lakeland marks its 50th birthday we look back at ten of their most innovative and enduringly popular products from the last half century.
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Analysis
Analysis: Lakeland at 50 - from agricultural past to international future
Over 50 years Lakeland has grown from an agricultural business into an international retailer and is preparing for its next phase of growth.
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News
Lakeland opens first stores in India after success in the Middle East
Kitchenwares retailer Lakeland has opened its first stores in India and is planning more.
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Analysis
Website review: Dunelm Vs Lakeland
Giles Brookes, Senior partner at Twelve Studio, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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News
Lakeland co-owner Martin Rayner to retire
The co-owner and son of the founder of Lakeland, Martin Rayner, is to retire after 42 years with the business.
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Interview
Q&A: Lakeland's finance and retail director Bob Granger on online and international growth
Lakeland revealed profits dipped from £7.2m to £6.2m in the year to December 31. Retail Week speaks to the quirky cookware retailer’s finance and retail director Bob Granger.
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News
Lakeland seeks franchise partner to launch in India and the Far East
Lakeland is in talks with potential franchise partners in India and the Far East as it pushes ahead with its international growth plans.
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News
Lakeland profits dip in 2012 as it invests in new stores
Lakeland pre-tax profits dipped from £7.2m to £6.2m in 2012 as the kitchenware retailer invested in new stores and refurbishments.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose, Lakeland and B&Q
Retail news round-up October 3, 2013: Waitrose plots its Northern Ireland debut, Lakeland profits dip in 2012 as it invests in new stores and B&Q hires a digital and social media agency.
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Opinion
Comment: Lessons to learn from the cyber-attack on Lakeland
The Lakeland breach is the latest high profile account data compromise event to make the headlines.