Ben Sillitoe

2 days ago | greenretail.world | Ben Sillitoe

Germany-headquartered book chain Thalia has said it is seeking sustainability improvements by agreeing a new packaging automation deal with tech business Ranpak. The largest bookstore chain in the DACH region, with more than 500 shops in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, views the new partnership as a boon to its fulfilment capabilities and its ability to package goods more efficiently.

3 days ago | greenretail.world | Ben Sillitoe

EV charging network InstaVolt has announced this week that it is now available at 250 McDonald’s sites across the UK. What began in Port Talbot in late 2020 with the first charger is now an example of how large-scale, branded real estate can help close infrastructure gaps in the UK’s EV transition. There are now more than 500 ultra-rapid chargers operational across those 250 locations, and InstaVolt said this technology has powered more than 120 million electric miles in total.

3 days ago | greenretail.world | Ben Sillitoe

Recommerce marketplace Vinted is the company that sells the most clothing in France by volume, according to new research from the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM). The Lithuania-based second-hand platform that received a €5 billion valuation in October 2024 was ranked number one in the first quarter of 2025 in the latest IFM fashion industry barometer, above Amazon and Kiabi which positioned second and third respectively.

1 week ago | greenretail.world | Ben Sillitoe

UK Deposit Management Organisation – or UK DMO for short – has been named as the official operator of the new UK deposit return schemes (DRS) for packaging, in England, and Northern Ireland, although the appointment of UK DMO as administrator in Scotland is still subject to the approval of the Scottish Parliament.

1 week ago | greenretail.world | Ben Sillitoe

The UK’s largest retailer Tesco has announced the launch of its T-Jam 2025 start-up pitch competition, which is seeking companies in the agricultural sector focused on nature protection and animal welfare. In partnership with Leading Edge Only (LEO, which describes itself as a “global innovation marketplace”, Tesco is looking for organisations that can support its sustainability strategy.