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HECNA Global Forum Preview: Lakeland talks UK Retailers

August 22, 2012

The 2012 HECNA Global Forum is coming up September 19-21 in Scottsdale, AZ. Learn about the annual meeting, which features industry-savvy specialists discussing relevant export topics and providing education on market entry, global product development and marketing strategies. This is the 2012 HECNA Global Forum Preview Series!

Matthew Canwell, Lakeland


With the focus of providing opportunities for attendees to increase exports through networking and education, the 2012 HECNA Global Forum will feature several non-US retailers, each introducing their

own companies and business practices.

CanwellMatthew Canwell, Director of Buying for Lakeland, will discuss the opportunities that exist with this key UK retailer. Matthew will draw on his 15 years of experience in buying and merchandising, new product development, sourcing, quality management and developing supply chains for a multi-channel retail business. Lakeland is a highly-respected, family owned, multi-channel kitchenware retailer with over 40 years of experience of bringing new and innovative products to market, with 57 stores in the UK and international stores in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Lakeland strives to not only provide high quality, innovative products, but also to be a leader in customer service, offering an unparalleled selection of products and customer support. For more information on Lakeland, visit www.lakeland.co.uk.

Filed Under: All Posts, Global Opportunities, IBC Global Forum Tagged With: arizona, Global Forum, HECNA, housewares, IHA, international, Lakeland, merchandising, retailers, scottsdale, UK

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