Ben Sillitoe

Isle of Wight. February 2026

Have you seen the new Taylor Swift video? Inspired by her appearance on Norton. Great stuff.

Not really a rugby man, but at Twickenham last week to watch
men versus boys. What has happened to Wales? Discipline out the window too. Here’s a collector’s item pic of a Welsh attack from last Saturday’s match #6Nations

Editor's blog: Retail's circular economy progress requires a bit of 'give and take' - Green Retail World Green Retail World editor on why The Modern Milkman provides a template for others to follow, in the drive towards a more circular economy.

Editor’s blog: Retail’s circular economy progress requires a bit of ‘give and take’ greenretail.world/2026/02/13/e...

The country’s capital, tonight #London

Loved that Liverpool performance last night. The sort we’ve seen far too little of this season. Solid #LFC

'Upgrading and improving': Aldi store estate set for energy efficiency boost Aldi announces £300 million investment in existing UK store estate, including the implementation of features focused on energy efficiency.

‘Upgrading and improving’: Aldi store estate set for energy efficiency boost greenretail.world/2026/02/12/u...

Greener Retailing Champions: TheLittleLoop founder Charlotte Morley on circularity 2.0 Circular economy trailblazer and TheLittleLoop boss Charlotte Morley reflects on where circularity has broken in the past and how to fix it.

Greener Retailing Champions: TheLittleLoop founder Charlotte Morley on circularity 2.0 greenretail.world/2026/02/11/g...

'Shared infrastructure': TrusTrace and retailers launch eco and human rights due diligence tool Retailers launch unified questionnaire and digital tool, powered by TrusTrace, to measure eco and human rights due diligence maturity.

‘Shared infrastructure’: TrusTrace and retailers launch eco and human rights due diligence tool greenretail.world/2026/02/10/s...

'Functional and cost effective': Deliveroo introduces new packaging for restaurants Deliveroo has developed new takeaway packaging and made it available to buy for restaurants via its webstore.

‘Functional and cost effective’: Deliveroo introduces new packaging for restaurants greenretail.world/2026/02/09/f...

Banned ads: ASA upholds P&G complaints about Kit & Kin and Cheeky Panda claims Kit & Kin and The Cheeky Panda ads banned after P&G argues they used misleading language related to sustainability.

Banned ads: ASA upholds P&G complaints about Kit & Kin and Cheeky Panda claims greenretail.world/2026/02/05/b...

'Shared commitment': Co-op extends partnership with LNG-powered haulier Co-op pens new five-year deal with Buffaload, a haulier that continues to invest in LNG-powered vehicles within its fleet.

‘Shared commitment’: Co-op extends partnership with LNG-powered haulier greenretail.world/2026/02/06/s...

In pictures: The new low carbon Tesco Harrogate concept store - Green Retail World The Tesco Harrogate store opened in December bringing together the latest thinking in terms of low carbon business operations.

In pictures: The new low carbon Tesco Harrogate concept store
greenretail.world/2026/02/04/i...

300,000 not out: Too Good To Go Parcels hits UK landmark - Green Retail World Some 300,000 Too Good To Go Parcels have been distributed in the 15 months since the initiative was launched in the UK.

300,000 not out: Too Good To Go Parcels hits UK landmark greenretail.world/2026/02/03/3...

Guess who's back? Ex-Tesco and Decathlon sustainability leader Anna Turrell joins Mars Former Tesco and Decathlon sustainability leader Anna Turrell returns to food industry as chief sustainability officer for Mars Snacking.

Guess who’s back? Ex-Tesco and Decathlon sustainability leader Anna Turrell joins Mars greenretail.world/2026/02/02/g...

Connecting with nature: Iceland foundation invests in community orchards Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation backs community orchards project to help more people connect with nature.

Connecting with nature: Iceland foundation invests in community orchards greenretail.world/2026/02/02/c...

Decarbonisation journey: M&S electric transport roll-out continues - Green Retail World Full-service commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management company Vertellus is supporting M&S’s electric transport strategy.

Decarbonisation journey: M&S electric transport roll-out continues greenretail.world/2026/01/30/d...

Retail Technology Show 2026: M&S's Archie Norman to return to stage Marks & Spencer chairman, Archie Norman, is back at Retail Technology Show for a second consecutive year in April 2026.

Retail Technology Show 2026: M&S’s Archie Norman to return to stage greenretail.world/2026/01/29/r...

Green jobs: Co-op to invest £2m in boosting sustainability careers pathway Co-op Foundation to invest £2m in boosting the green jobs pathway and helping all areas of society to get a seat at the sustainability table.

Green jobs: Co-op to invest £2m in boosting sustainability careers pathway greenretail.world/2026/01/28/g... cc. @shirinekhoury-haq.bsky.social

🎶 Oh win the European Cup for me #LFC

Another great initiative, @marycreagh.bsky.social - lots of great circular economy stuff coming from the retail space at the moment.

Hidden Treasure Hunt: Currys leads new e-waste reduction initiative for schoolkids Currys is leading a new campaign to encourage schoolchildren to find unwanted consumer electronics in the home and recycle them.

Hidden Treasure Hunt: Currys leads new e-waste reduction initiative for schoolkids greenretail.world/2026/01/28/h... [image credit: Wastebuster/Amit Lennon]

Reselfridges Recycle: Beauty and cosmetics recycling scheme lands in Selfridges Department store group Selfridges launches nationwide beauty and cosmetics recycling scheme, in partnership with MYGroup.

Reselfridges Recycle: Beauty and cosmetics recycling scheme lands in Selfridges greenretail.world/2026/01/27/r...

Exchange for Change: UK deposit return scheme operator gets a rebrand The UK's Deposit Return Scheme operator will now trade as Exchange For Change, as UK DMO is rebranded.

Exchange for Change: UK deposit return scheme operator gets a rebrand greenretail.world/2026/01/27/e...

Takeback partnership: FatFace becomes Reskinned's first partner of 2026 UK-based fashion retailer FatFace is working with Reskinned to offer its customers a garment takeback scheme.

Takeback partnership: FatFace becomes Reskinned’s first partner of 2026 greenretail.world/2026/01/27/t...

Absolutely. He’s made several mistakes this season, for sure. Not a sackable offence though, in my view, considering the bigger picture of how well he’s done since joining the club.

But it feels like I’m increasingly in the minority with that particular view.

For what it’s worth and amid online gossip mounting about his job security, I’m still firmly of the belief the man who led us to the title (*checks notes* nine months ago) and gave me one of the best days of my life should remain manager of Liverpool Football Club #LFC

This is Anfield: Iceland Foods marks Backyard Nature scheme success in Liverpool Iceland Foods' charitable foundation celebrates national impact of ‘Backyard Nature’ campaign at Liverpool school where it began.

This is Anfield: Iceland Foods marks Backyard Nature scheme success in Liverpool greenretail.world/2026/01/26/t...

Design for Betterment: Holland & Barrett collaborates with RCA students on packaging project Health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett aligns with Royal College of Art students on Design for Betterment packaging project.

Design for Betterment: Holland & Barrett collaborates with RCA students on packaging project greenretail.world/2026/01/23/d...