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.

Coronavirus

Lewis CatchpoleWednesday, 14 April 2021, 8:53

First day of reopening sees UK footfall rise 155%

The first day of reopening saw footfall in UK retail destinations rose yesterday by +155.2% from the same day last…
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Online & Digital

Lewis CatchpoleMonday, 12 April 2021, 8:59

Alibaba accepts $2.8bn fine for breaching Chinese competition laws

E-commerce giant Alibaba revealed it has accepted a record $2.8bn (£2bn) fine from the Chinese regulator the State Administration for…
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High Street

Lewis CatchpoleFriday, 9 April 2021, 8:53

JD Sports, Frasers Group and Amazon eye Topshop flagship

A number of retailers have reportedly expressed interest in purchasing Topshop’s former flagship store, including JD Sports, Amazon and Frasers.…
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High Street

Lewis CatchpoleThursday, 8 April 2021, 8:55

Co-op to repay £15m furlough relief as profits rise to £77m

The Co-op has revealed it will repay £15.5m of the Covid relief it received from the government’s furlough scheme but…
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Supermarkets

Lewis CatchpoleWednesday, 7 April 2021, 9:03

UK supermarkets see clothing and confectionary sales boost

British consumers spent £439m on confectionery ahead of Easter in the four week period ending 27 March 2021, a +34%…
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Property

Lewis CatchpoleTuesday, 6 April 2021, 8:56

Hammerson scales back Dublin retail development plans

Hammerson has reportedly scaled back its retail plans for its new development at Dublin Central, instead switching its focus towards…
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Comment

Lewis CatchpoleWednesday, 31 March 2021, 11:06

It’ll be alright on the night

They haven’t seen a customer for months, and if reports are to be believed, it’s likely that other, unwanted visitors…
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DIY

Lewis CatchpoleMonday, 29 March 2021, 9:08

Victoria Plum sees 46% increase in sales to £103m

Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plum has announced that its sales rose by a record 46% to £103m for the year…
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High Street

Lewis CatchpoleFriday, 26 March 2021, 9:59

Majestic accelerates expansion with new Beaconsfield site

Majestic, the specialist wine retailer, has opened the doors of a new store in Beaconsfield, Greater London, as part of…
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High Street

Lewis CatchpoleThursday, 25 March 2021, 9:46

Over 50 retailers pledge to improve diversity

Over 50 retailers have signed up to a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) charter led by the British Retail Consortium (BRC)…
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