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02.07.26 - 12:42
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Fans in short supply as next UK heatwave approaches, says Currys (The Guardian)
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Retailer says sharp rise in fan sales over the latest heatwave weekend left stores scrambling to source stockBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Currys has warned that supplies of air conditioning and fans are “tight” ahead of an expected fresh UK heatwave next week, after a recent boom in sales left retailers scrambling to source new stock.Alex Baldock, chief executive of the electrical goods retailer, said cooling kit had been “flying off the shelves” during last month's record heat for June in England, with sales of fans up nearly 3,000% over the latest heatwave weekend compared with a week earlier, while air conditioning sales soared 330%. Continue reading......
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16.06.26 - 15:24
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Retail giants join UK government drive to boost ′plug-in′ balcony solar panels (The Guardian)
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Lidl, Asda, Amazon and B&Q among chains in talks to sell devices that feed into household sockets and can cut electricity bills by 30%Spanish homes save €10 a month via renewables expansionBosses of some of Britain's biggest retailers are discussing plans with the government to start selling plug-in solar panels as part of a drive to encourage more UK homes to generate their own electricity.Executives from brands including Currys, B&Q, Amazon and Lidl met Martin McCluskey, the minister for energy consumers, on Tuesday to discuss guidelines for selling “balcony solar panels” to the British public. Continue reading......
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