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Lewis Catchpole

Lewis is the online editor at Mulberry Media overseeing a range of different industries in print and online. He is an alumnus of the University of Sheffield Journalism department having been interested in the art of writing from an early age. Lewis is also a keen reader and an avid sports fan. Feel free to drop him a line with any story ideas.

High Street

Lewis CatchpoleMonday, 1 October 2018, 9:57

Business rates could be changed to help retailers, says Greg Clark

Secretary of state for business Greg Clark has admitted that business rates could be changed in order to help high…
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High Street

Lewis CatchpoleFriday, 28 September 2018, 11:30

Coroner calls Pret a Manger labelling ‘inadequate’ in allergy death

Pret A Manger’s allergy labelling has been deemed “inadequate” by the coroner investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl who…
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Economy

Lewis CatchpoleThursday, 27 September 2018, 10:09

One in four UK small retail businesses ‘fearful’ of Brexit, research finds

A quarter of small UK retail businesses admit they are “fearful” of Brexit, data from YouGov analysed by Vend has…
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Comment

Lewis CatchpoleWednesday, 26 September 2018, 10:22

Retail success requires boosting operational efficiency

The world of retail is changing, driven by a significant shift in consumer demands. Just look at the likes of…
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High Street

Lewis CatchpoleWednesday, 26 September 2018, 9:59

Michael Kors acquires Versace for £1.6bn

Michael Kors has acquired Italian fashion house Versace for £1.6bn, with the deal expected to close in the final quarter…
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High Street

Lewis CatchpoleTuesday, 25 September 2018, 9:55

‘Weak consumer environment’ hits Card Factory profits

Card Factory has announced that a “weak consumer environment” has had a negative impact on pre-tax profits. The gift shop…
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Supermarkets

Lewis CatchpoleMonday, 24 September 2018, 9:42

Co-op replaces single-use plastic bags in 1400 stores

The Co-op has announced it will replace single-use plastic bags with a biodegradable alternative across 1,400 of its stores. The…
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Comment

Lewis CatchpoleMonday, 24 September 2018, 9:21

What’s the secret of the forecourt store?

While the struggles facing the retail sector have been widely reported over recent months, it seems forecourt stores are bucking…
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Health & Beauty

Lewis CatchpoleFriday, 21 September 2018, 9:13

Walgreens Boots Alliance launches flagship store on Alibaba’s Tmall Global platform

Walgreens Boots Alliance and Alibaba Group Holding have announced the launch of a Boots flagship store on Tmall Global, Alibaba’s…
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Comment

Lewis CatchpoleThursday, 20 September 2018, 9:35

Automation and AI in retail: friend or foe?

We hear a lot about the high street dying, but that’s not quite right. The high street is changing. Automation…
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