In pictures: Co-op Attleborough opens with new energy efficient features
September 21, 2026
Co-op Attleborough opens with focus on showcasing sustainability features that can help reduce the retailer’s environmental impact.
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News and features showing examples of greener energy strategy in retail
2,000 and counting: Tesco home delivery reaches EV landmark
September 18, 2026
Tesco home delivery network introduces 2,000th electric van to its fleet, doubling its EV numbers over the last year.
Retail electrification: Lidl invests further £10m in EV charging network
September 9, 2026
Lidl GB is investing £10 million in its EV charging network this financial year, including around 100 new rapid chargers at existing stores.
Plug-in solar panels come to market in UK: What the retailers say
August 27, 2026
Plug-in solar panels can now legally be sold in UK, bringing to market a new product category within the energy-saving electricals sector.
‘Broad footprint’: Walmart-owned EV charging stations now deployed at 100 stores
August 24, 2026
Walmart announces EV charging landmark, with its company owned and operated chargers now at 100 stores in the US.
Scottish Wholesale Association study: Wholesalers should be confident embarking on transition to eHGVs
August 18, 2026
New case study shows route to eHGVs in Scottish wholesale industry, although challenges remain for transition from diesel reliance.
Seeds of Change interview: Maplin CEO Ollie Marshall on the plug-in solar revolution
July 29, 2026
Plug-in solar panels will be available in UK retailers from 27 August – Maplin CEO Ollie Marshall talks us through the dawning of a new energy product revolution.
‘Towards energy self-sufficiency’: Intersport installs solar panels at Germany HQ
July 23, 2026
Intersport HQ in Germany installs photovoltaic solar system as part of its future-looking strategy and move towards energy self-sufficiency.
Mobile net zero: Faster access to ‘clean’ energy needed to accelerate mobile operator progress
July 15, 2026
Mobile operators cut operational emissions by 13% since 2019 despite connections rising by 10% – but faster access to clean energy required.