Soaring temperatures fuel demand for air conditioners and outdoor goods, helping retailers beat expectations in June Business live – latest updates Online sales reached their highest share of retail spending in five years last month as record heat fuelled demand for air conditioners, outdoor prod...
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/24/heatwave-and-online-shopping-drive-up-retail-sales-in-great-britain)