M&S invests in fridges that can cope with weather as hot as 45C

Retailer admits it struggled in June heatwave and also had to order more ice-cream to keep pace with demand Marks & Spencer is investing in refrigeration equipment that can cope with weather as hot as 45C as the climate crisis is expected to drive regularly higher temperatures in the UK.

First covered Jul 7, 2026 · 8:00 AM PT · 1 article

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1d Guardian Environment M&S invests in fridges that can cope with weather as hot as 45C — Retailer admits it struggled in June heatwave and also had to order more ice-cream to keep pace with demand Marks & Spencer is investing in refrigeration…

Primary sources

metoffice.gov.uk Third heatwave of year to bring prolonged spell of hot and dry weather

More coverage from around the web

rhyljournal.co.uk M&S taking action to cope with extreme temperatures after June heatwave | Rhyl Journal

peterboroughmatters.co.uk M&S taking action to cope with extreme temperatures after June heatwave | Peterborough Matters

Appeared in: 2026-07-08 (#13)

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