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
‘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.
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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.
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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...
Pretty magical place, this. Efteling theme park in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands 🇳🇱
October 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Pretty magical place, this. Efteling theme park in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Amsterdam, the Netherlands 🇳🇱
October 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Amsterdam, the Netherlands 🇳🇱
‘Moments and transitions’: Ikea launches new energy services offering to consumers greenretail.world/2025/10/10/m...
'Moments and transitions': Ikea launches new energy services offering to consumers
Ikea launches energy services proposition to help make it easier for consumers to transition to renewables in the home.
greenretail.world
October 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
‘Moments and transitions’: Ikea launches new energy services offering to consumers greenretail.world/2025/10/10/m...
How RVMs will work: UK Deposit Management Organisation sets tech standards greenretail.world/2025/10/09/h...
How RVMs will work: UK Deposit Management Organisation sets tech standards
UK Deposit Management Organisation sets out how RVMs will work to help give the retailers and tech suppliers confidence to start investing.
greenretail.world
October 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
How RVMs will work: UK Deposit Management Organisation sets tech standards greenretail.world/2025/10/09/h...
Antwerpen, Belgium 🇧🇪
October 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Antwerpen, Belgium 🇧🇪
Cotswolds Lakes; Bibury; The Pig in the Cotswolds; and Baker’s Arms, Somerford Keynes
October 6, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Cotswolds Lakes; Bibury; The Pig in the Cotswolds; and Baker’s Arms, Somerford Keynes
‘Humble but profound step’: On’s circularity strategy picks up pace with Cloudrise Cyclon 1.1 launch greenretail.world/2025/10/01/h...
'Humble but profound step': On’s circularity strategy picks up pace with Cloudrise Cyclon 1.1 launch
Running shoe brand On unveils Cloudrise Cyclon 1.1, a new product made from old footwear collected from its customers.
greenretail.world
October 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
‘Humble but profound step’: On’s circularity strategy picks up pace with Cloudrise Cyclon 1.1 launch greenretail.world/2025/10/01/h...
Sometimes a story just gets you thinking (dreaming) of what’s possible when it comes to sustainability in fashion retail. This one has so many elements that paint a picture of a very different future for the industry, if it has the bravery to adopt a new path greenretail.world/2025/09/29/r...
'Remade in Britain': John Lewis launches collection created from reclaimed wool
Today marks the launch of John Lewis's 'Remade in Britain' collection of clothing, which is created using reclaimed wool.
greenretail.world
September 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Sometimes a story just gets you thinking (dreaming) of what’s possible when it comes to sustainability in fashion retail. This one has so many elements that paint a picture of a very different future for the industry, if it has the bravery to adopt a new path greenretail.world/2025/09/29/r...
Paris in the sunshine. The fact it’s a beautiful city will be no revelation to anyone reading this. But seeing it on foot due to the transport strikes makes you see it in a different light 🇫🇷
September 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Paris in the sunshine. The fact it’s a beautiful city will be no revelation to anyone reading this. But seeing it on foot due to the transport strikes makes you see it in a different light 🇫🇷
Reposted by Ben Sillitoe
The original circular economy in retail in action in Paris 🇫🇷… albeit that phone repair shop doesn’t look like it’s had that much action lately. Retail often goes back to the future in its strategy
September 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The original circular economy in retail in action in Paris 🇫🇷… albeit that phone repair shop doesn’t look like it’s had that much action lately. Retail often goes back to the future in its strategy
Manchester scenes, September 2025: an old favourite; a sophisticated venue; a new boutique
September 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Manchester scenes, September 2025: an old favourite; a sophisticated venue; a new boutique
Lovely Lewes, East Sussex
September 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Lovely Lewes, East Sussex
🏃➡️ I'm running another marathon (number 4!) and raising money for charity in the process
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Ben running Amsterdam marathon and fundraising for Parkinson’s UK
Help Ben Sillitoe raise money to support Parkinson’s UK
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August 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🏃➡️ I'm running another marathon (number 4!) and raising money for charity in the process
🙏 If anyone in my network has any spare pennies and wants to support a good cause, please donate to Parkinson's UK via my JustGiving link below ⬇️
www.justgiving.com/page/ben-sil...
🙏 If anyone in my network has any spare pennies and wants to support a good cause, please donate to Parkinson's UK via my JustGiving link below ⬇️
www.justgiving.com/page/ben-sil...
JoJo Reloved: JoJo Maman Bébé aligns with TheLittleLoop for resale service greenretail.world/2025/08/20/j...
JoJo Reloved: JoJo Maman Bébé aligns with TheLittleLoop for resale service
JoJo Maman Bébé launches clothing takeback scheme JoJo Reloved in partnership with specialist provider TheLittleLoop.
greenretail.world
August 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM
JoJo Reloved: JoJo Maman Bébé aligns with TheLittleLoop for resale service greenretail.world/2025/08/20/j...
New research: Substantial gap in businesses’ responsible AI controls greenretail.world/2025/08/19/n...
New research: Substantial gap in businesses' responsible AI controls
Only 2% of business have adequate responsible AI (RAI) controls to safeguard against reputational risk and financial loss, says new research.
greenretail.world
August 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
New research: Substantial gap in businesses’ responsible AI controls greenretail.world/2025/08/19/n...
‘Impact at scale’: Ingka Group invests in Chinese recycler Re-mall greenretail.world/2025/08/18/i...
'Impact at scale': Ingka Group invests in Chinese recycler Re-mall
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of largest Ikea retailer Ingka Group, injects capital into Chinese recycler Re-mall.
greenretail.world
August 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
‘Impact at scale’: Ingka Group invests in Chinese recycler Re-mall greenretail.world/2025/08/18/i...