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  "textContent": "Drapers\nIndustry pays tribute to River Island’s ‘visionary’ Bernard Lewis\n\nBernard Lewis, who founded River Island as Lewis Separates in 1948, died on 28 February aged 100. Former employees and industry veterans pay tribute to the legendary retailer.\n\nThe post Industry pays tribute to River Island’s ‘visionary’ Bernard Lewis appeared first on Drapers.",
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