- British retailers are experiencing a significant surge in sales of summer essentials as consumers prepare for extreme heat.
- Electronics giant Currys reported searches for fans soaring by almost 1,500 per cent and air conditioning products by 3,500 per cent compared to the previous weekend.
- Homeware specialist Lakeland saw electric fan sales rise over 100 per cent, while John Lewis noted a 557 per cent increase in pizza oven sales and a 200 per cent climb in silk scarf searches.
- Supermarket chain Tesco anticipates a 60 per cent increase in ice sales, a 48 per cent rise in ice cream and lollies, and a 44 per cent spike in barbecue meat.
- Aldi is predicting a 50 per cent jump in burger sales, a 30 per cent surge in beer, and an 80 per cent week-on-week increase in Lacura Sun Cream sales.
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