Draft:Lakarcade

  • Comment: AI is not allowed, see WP:NEWLLM and WP:AIATTR.
    In addition it's highly unlikely this company will meet the notability requirements of WP:NCORP, specifically corporate depth. Very, very few companies will meet the notability definition. ChrysGalley (talk) 10:05, 30 March 2026 (UTC)
LAKARCADE
TypePrivate
IndustryRetail / Tourism / Handicrafts
Founded2018
Key people
Anil Koswatte (CEO/MD) Senaka De Silva (Senior Design Consultant)
ProductsSouvenirs, Tea, Gems, Textiles, Jewellery, Spices, Arts & Crafts
Websitehttps://lakarcade.lk/

LAKARCADE (registered as LAKARCADE (PVT) Ltd.[1]) is a Sri Lankan retail company specializing in novelty gifts, traditional crafts, and souvenirs[2]. It was founded in 2018 by the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Anil Koswatte[3]. Its first and flagship outlet is located in Staple Street, Colombo, and operates one of the largest physical souvenir showrooms in the country, which spans approximately 15,000 square feet[4].

The company's merchandise includes locally manufactured products such as handlooms, batiks, Ceylon tea, precision-cut gems, spices, traditional art & craft items, leather products, jewellery, silverware, etc[5]. It primarily focuses on the Sri Lankan tourism industry and also serves as a marketing linkage for rural and cottage-industry craftsmen across Sri Lanka[6].

In addition to the flagship store in Colombo, LAKARCADE has expanded its operations with showrooms in major tourist hubs such as One Galle Face Mall - Colombo 02, Colombo City Centre Mall - Colombo 02, Crescat Boulevard - Colombo 03, Port City - Colombo 01, Shangri-La Hotel - Hambantota and Southern Expressway Service Area - Welipenna[7].

The company has entered into formal partnerships with reputable companies and universities[8][9]. LAKARCADE is frequently cited in national media as a destination for international diplomatic and cultural delegations visiting Sri Lanka[10][11] and hosting public events[12]

References

  1. ^ https://uom.lk/university_news/faculty-business-partnered-lakarcade-pvt-ltd-enhance-student-engagement-industry
  2. ^ https://dailynews.lk/2024/09/11/business/626980/lakarcade-one-of-the-biggest-novelty-gift-souvenir-shopping-emporiums-in-asia-to-expand-further/#:~:text=The%20award%20winning%20venture%20LAKARCADE,diverse%20range%20of%20local%20handicrafts.
  3. ^ https://dailynews.lk/2024/09/11/business/626980/lakarcade-one-of-the-biggest-novelty-gift-souvenir-shopping-emporiums-in-asia-to-expand-further/#:~:text=The%20award%20winning%20venture%20LAKARCADE,diverse%20range%20of%20local%20handicrafts.
  4. ^ https://www.ft.lk/Lifestyle/LAKARCADE-makes-its-mark-in-the-Sri-Lankan-novelty-gifts-and-souvenirs-industry/8-667857#:~:text=LAKARCADE%20makes%20its%20mark%20in,and%20souvenirs%20industry%20%7C%20Daily%20FT
  5. ^ https://www.sundaytimes.lk/180826/plus/lets-us-give-tradition-a-little-twist-shall-we-307721.html
  6. ^ https://www.ft.lk/Lifestyle/LAKARCADE-makes-its-mark-in-the-Sri-Lankan-novelty-gifts-and-souvenirs-industry/8-667857#:~:text=LAKARCADE%20makes%20its%20mark%20in,and%20souvenirs%20industry%20%7C%20Daily%20FT
  7. ^ https://dailynews.lk/2024/09/11/business/626980/lakarcade-one-of-the-biggest-novelty-gift-souvenir-shopping-emporiums-in-asia-to-expand-further/#:~:text=The%20award%20winning%20venture%20LAKARCADE,diverse%20range%20of%20local%20handicrafts.
  8. ^ https://www.dailymirror.lk/business/Lak-Arcade-to-operate-novelty-gift-and-souvenir-shop-at-Port-City/215-261961#:~:text=The%20shop%20will%20be%20located,souvenir%20shop%2C%E2%80%9D%20said%20Lu.
  9. ^ https://uom.lk/university_news/faculty-business-partnered-lakarcade-pvt-ltd-enhance-student-engagement-industry
  10. ^ https://www.ft.lk/ft-lite/Lakarcade-dazzles-for-first-woman-Chair-of-ICC-Garza/6-754299
  11. ^ https://www.dailymirror.lk/business/Miss-World-Tourism-visits-Lakarcade/215-264230
  12. ^ https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/caption-story/Sri-Lanka-75-launched/110-270542

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