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.

Supermarkets

Lewis CatchpoleWednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:52

Supermarket sales rise 9.6% amid Easter boost

Total Till sales increased 9.6% at UK supermarkets during the last four weeks ending 19 April 2025, up by 2.7%…
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Features

Lewis CatchpoleWednesday, 30 April 2025, 8:45

Hosting plays a silent but critical role in retail

Retail depends on speed, reliability and flexibility. Whether a business operates fully online or through a mix of digital and…
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Features

Lewis CatchpoleTuesday, 29 April 2025, 16:20

‘Time over cost’; the new strategy for customer returns

Cost-first decisions have long dominated reverse logistics. Retailers have grappled with whether to charge online shoppers for sending items back…
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Economy

Lewis CatchpoleTuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:00

Food inflation rises alongside labour costs

Food inflation increased to 0.1% in April, against a decline of -0.4% in March, as prices rose alongside increased labour…
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Clothing & Shoes

Lewis CatchpoleMonday, 28 April 2025, 10:06

Shein rises prices by up to 377% for US consumers ahead of tariffs

Fast fashion retailer Shein has increased its prices by up to 377% on certain products in the US in response…
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Comment

Lewis CatchpoleMonday, 28 April 2025, 9:01

Four D2C trends to watch in 2025

Personalisation Personalisation has long been a buzzword in retail, but in 2025 it is becoming a baseline consumer expectation, with…
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Comment

Lewis CatchpoleMonday, 28 April 2025, 9:00

How are EV charging hubs boosting revenues for the retail sector?

Supply and demand is one of the most fundamental principles of the retail sector. For EV drivers, the demand for…
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People Moves

Lewis CatchpoleFriday, 25 April 2025, 9:54

John Lewis Partnership appoints new CFO

The John Lewis Partnership has announced that Andy Mounsey has been appointed as chief financial officer. Mounsey will take up…
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Clothing & Shoes

Lewis CatchpoleWednesday, 23 April 2025, 9:52

Outdoor & Cycle Concepts rebrands to Cotswold Outdoor Group

Outdoor and Cycle Concepts, the British company behind high-street brands Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Need and Snow + Rock, has been…
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High Street

Lewis CatchpoleTuesday, 22 April 2025, 9:38

Easter gives much needed footfall boost

The later timing of the Easter bank holiday weekend provided retailers with a much-needed footfall boost, with the number of…
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