Ben Sillitoe
@bsillitoe.bsky.social
Business publisher/editor/journo/writer covering #retail, #tech & #environment. Founder Green Retail World. Founding ed @RetailGazette back in the day. Contributor to Retail Week, Computer Weekly, Drapers & more. Talks about: retail, eco, travel & #LFC
LESS is more? Lagardère Travel Retail launches supplier decarbonisation platform greenretail.world/2025/12/11/l...
LESS is more? Lagardère Travel Retail launches supplier decarbonisation platform
Lagardère Travel Retail launches LESS interface to report carbon data across its network and supplier base.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
LESS is more? Lagardère Travel Retail launches supplier decarbonisation platform greenretail.world/2025/12/11/l...
2026 goals: Retailers energy strategy focused on reducing carbon and bills greenretail.world/2025/12/11/2...
2026 goals: Retailers energy strategy focused on reducing carbon and bills
SEFE Energy survey shows retailers focused on reducing energy bills, with 29% prioritising carbon reduction in energy usage.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
2026 goals: Retailers energy strategy focused on reducing carbon and bills greenretail.world/2025/12/11/2...
How They’ll Spend It 2026
Me for @retailweek.bsky.social.
It’s a guide for retailers working out just how they are going to convince squeezed shoppers to spend in the last few weeks of 2025 and into the new year. Spoiler: it’s not going to be easy to do so.
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Me for @retailweek.bsky.social.
It’s a guide for retailers working out just how they are going to convince squeezed shoppers to spend in the last few weeks of 2025 and into the new year. Spoiler: it’s not going to be easy to do so.
www.retail-week.com/customer/how...
How They’ll Spend It 2026
Around 81% of consumers are "worried" about the high cost of living, and four-fifths say their household spend is up compared to 12 months ago
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December 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
How They’ll Spend It 2026
Me for @retailweek.bsky.social.
It’s a guide for retailers working out just how they are going to convince squeezed shoppers to spend in the last few weeks of 2025 and into the new year. Spoiler: it’s not going to be easy to do so.
www.retail-week.com/customer/how...
Me for @retailweek.bsky.social.
It’s a guide for retailers working out just how they are going to convince squeezed shoppers to spend in the last few weeks of 2025 and into the new year. Spoiler: it’s not going to be easy to do so.
www.retail-week.com/customer/how...
Dominik Szoboszlai. Absolute star man in a difficult season for the Reds so far 🔴 🇭🇺
December 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Dominik Szoboszlai. Absolute star man in a difficult season for the Reds so far 🔴 🇭🇺
LEAF Marque-certified: Co-op makes fresh produce commitment greenretail.world/2025/12/09/l...
LEAF Marque-certified: Co-op makes fresh produce commitment - Green Retail World
Grocery retailer Co-op promises all UK-grown produce it stocks will be LEAF Marque-certified by January 2027.
greenretail.world
December 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
LEAF Marque-certified: Co-op makes fresh produce commitment greenretail.world/2025/12/09/l...
First movers: Retailers among companies to ‘step up for nature’ with SBTN greenretail.world/2025/12/08/f...
First movers: Retailers among companies to 'step up for nature' with SBTN
Adidas, John Lewis Partnership, and H&M Group among first to join the Science Based Targets Network’s new Step Up for Nature initiative.
greenretail.world
December 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
First movers: Retailers among companies to ‘step up for nature’ with SBTN greenretail.world/2025/12/08/f...
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December 4, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Revive: Finisterre launches range made from reclaimed wool greenretail.world/2025/12/04/r...
Revive: Finisterre launches range made from reclaimed wool - Green Retail World
Finisterre launches range made from reclaimed wool that formed part of a closed-loop textile recycling project.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Revive: Finisterre launches range made from reclaimed wool greenretail.world/2025/12/04/r...
Ads banned: ASA cracks down on Lacoste, Nike, and Superdry greenretail.world/2025/12/03/a...
Ads banned: ASA cracks down on Lacoste, Nike, and Superdry - Green Retail World
The Advertising Standards Authority upholds rulings against Lacoste, Nike and Superdry after finding ads over-egged sustainability claims.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Ads banned: ASA cracks down on Lacoste, Nike, and Superdry greenretail.world/2025/12/03/a...
‘Playing with fire’: WWF says food retailers not meeting environmental commitments greenretail.world/2025/12/02/p...
'Playing with fire': WWF says food retailers not meeting environmental commitments
WWF says retailers’ progress in reducing environmental risks is stagnating, and a “broken food system” is causing eco collapse.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:22 AM
‘Playing with fire’: WWF says food retailers not meeting environmental commitments greenretail.world/2025/12/02/p...
‘Collaboration works’: Asda, Lidl, Tesco among UK Packaging Pact signatories ahead of April 2026 launch greenretail.world/2025/12/01/c...
'Collaboration works': Asda, Lidl, Tesco among UK Packaging Pact signatories ahead of April 2026 launch
UK Packaging Pact signatories reach 55 ahead of April 2026 launch, with major grocers among those supporting it.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
‘Collaboration works’: Asda, Lidl, Tesco among UK Packaging Pact signatories ahead of April 2026 launch greenretail.world/2025/12/01/c...
Rethinking tech strategy: Lenovo launches IT refurbishment services in 14 European markets greenretail.world/2025/11/28/r...
Rethinking tech strategy: Lenovo launches IT refurbishment services in 14 European markets
Lenovo doubles down on IT refurbishment, offering the business-to-business service in 14 European markets.
greenretail.world
December 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Rethinking tech strategy: Lenovo launches IT refurbishment services in 14 European markets greenretail.world/2025/11/28/r...
In pictures: Charity shops gifted ‘Selfridges-style’ Christmas windows greenretail.world/2025/11/27/i...
In pictures: Charity shops gifted Selfridges-style Christmas windows - Green Retail World
High street charity shops gifted with Selfridges-style Christmas window makeovers courtesy of preloved book retailer World of Books.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
In pictures: Charity shops gifted ‘Selfridges-style’ Christmas windows greenretail.world/2025/11/27/i...
New trial: Co-op puts Podback coffee pod recycling service in 30 stores greenretail.world/2025/11/27/n...
New trial: Co-op puts Podback coffee pod recycling service in 30 stores
UK retailer Co-op trials coffee pod recycling service in 30 of its store thanks to new partnership with Podback.
greenretail.world
November 27, 2025 at 10:51 PM
New trial: Co-op puts Podback coffee pod recycling service in 30 stores greenretail.world/2025/11/27/n...
Forest protection: Mint Velvet, Victoria’s Secret sign Canopy packaging and textiles commitment greenretail.world/2025/11/25/f...
Forest protection: Mint Velvet, Victoria's Secret sign Canopy packaging and textiles commitment - Green Retail World
Mint Velvet and Victoria’s Secret among brands joining not-for-profit Canopy’s initiative to keep deforestation out of fashion and packaging.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Forest protection: Mint Velvet, Victoria’s Secret sign Canopy packaging and textiles commitment greenretail.world/2025/11/25/f...
‘Positive action’: Natura adopts Hurd to keep workforce aligned on climate strategy greenretail.world/2025/11/24/p...
'Positive action': Natura adopts Hurd to keep workforce aligned on climate strategy
Beauty group Natura will keep its workforce informed on all matters climate and sustainability thanks to new Hurd partnership.
greenretail.world
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
‘Positive action’: Natura adopts Hurd to keep workforce aligned on climate strategy greenretail.world/2025/11/24/p...
Has anyone been able to watch Nativity!, the Christmas film starring Martin Freeman, without crying? Impossible, I reckon. So lovely
November 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Has anyone been able to watch Nativity!, the Christmas film starring Martin Freeman, without crying? Impossible, I reckon. So lovely
Manchester scenes, November 2025
November 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Manchester scenes, November 2025
‘A future of continual improvement’: Nobody’s Child becomes a B-Corp greenretail.world/2025/11/06/a...
'A future of continual improvement': Nobody's Child becomes a B-Corp
UK fashion retailer Nobody’s Child announces B Corp certification, revealing a 100.6 impact score and a mission for continuous improvement.
greenretail.world
November 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
‘A future of continual improvement’: Nobody’s Child becomes a B-Corp greenretail.world/2025/11/06/a...
New leadership: UK Deposit Return Scheme operator DMO appoints its first CEO - and he’s a supply chain and logistics stalwart greenretail.world/2025/11/05/n...
New leadership: UK DRS operator appoints CEO - Green Retail World
The UK Deposit Management Organisation appoints Russell Davies as its CEO to lead deposit returns scheme roll out.
greenretail.world
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
New leadership: UK Deposit Return Scheme operator DMO appoints its first CEO - and he’s a supply chain and logistics stalwart greenretail.world/2025/11/05/n...
Protecting fragile ecosystems: Holland & Barrett to phase out all krill-based products greenretail.world/2025/11/03/p...
Protecting fragile ecosystems: Holland & Barrett to phase out all krill-based products
Wellness retailer Holland & Barrett says it is phasing out krill-based products to protect Antarctic wildlife.
greenretail.world
November 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Protecting fragile ecosystems: Holland & Barrett to phase out all krill-based products greenretail.world/2025/11/03/p...
On the road: First of Amazon UK’s new electric HGVs start operations greenretail.world/2025/11/04/o...
On the road: First of Amazon UK's new electric HGVs start operations
The first electric HGVs ordered by Amazon at the start of the year have started operations in the UK this week.
greenretail.world
November 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
On the road: First of Amazon UK’s new electric HGVs start operations greenretail.world/2025/11/04/o...
Obligatory pics marking the arrival on my doorstep of the latest @thesefootballtimes.shop issue. A Tale of One City featuring some of the most compelling local derbies from around the world. Thing of beauty this publication
October 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Obligatory pics marking the arrival on my doorstep of the latest @thesefootballtimes.shop issue. A Tale of One City featuring some of the most compelling local derbies from around the world. Thing of beauty this publication
‘Responsibility and opportunity’: Levi’s unveils 2030 water strategy greenretail.world/2025/10/27/r...
'Responsibility and opportunity': Levi’s unveils 2030 water strategy - Green Retail World
Levi's details new water strategy which includes five ways it is looking to reduce its impact on the environment and support society.
greenretail.world
October 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
‘Responsibility and opportunity’: Levi’s unveils 2030 water strategy greenretail.world/2025/10/27/r...
‘Next era of sustainable style’: Condé Nast and eBay secure influential partnership greenretail.world/2025/10/29/n...
'Next era of sustainable style': Condé Nast and eBay secure influential partnership
Ebay and Condé Nast have agreed a new multi-year partnership in an effort to shape the "next era of sustainable style".
greenretail.world
October 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
‘Next era of sustainable style’: Condé Nast and eBay secure influential partnership greenretail.world/2025/10/29/n...