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 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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Clothing & Shoes

Lewis CatchpoleThursday, 20 September 2018, 9:29

Cath Kidston clarifies store review reports

Cath Kidston has clarified reports that it is to undergo a formal portfolio review and instead said that it is…
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Supermarkets

Lewis CatchpoleWednesday, 19 September 2018, 10:45

Tesco launches new discount brand ‘Jack’s’

Tesco has officially launched its new discount brand ‘Jack’s’ inspired by and named after Tesco founder, Jack Cohen. The launch…
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Supermarkets

Lewis CatchpoleWednesday, 19 September 2018, 9:47

CMA refers Sainsbury’s-Asda merger for further investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda is to be referred for…
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Department Stores

Lewis CatchpoleMonday, 17 September 2018, 9:58

Sports Direct denies Mike Ashley will block Debenhams’ Magasin du Nord sale

Sports Direct has denied the claims which emerged over the weekend that Mike Ashley will attempt to block a sale…
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