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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rich Booth

Marks & Spencer forced to invest in new fridges after ‘struggling’ in heatwave

Stuart Machin United Kingdom
  • Marks & Spencer is investing in new equipment and reviewing its refrigeration systems.
  • This decision follows the retailer "struggling" during the recent heatwave , which saw record high temperatures.
  • Chief executive Stuart Machin confirmed that fridges in some M&S stores and foodhalls broke down due to the extreme heat.
  • The upgrades are designed to enable M&S to cope with future extreme temperatures, specifically up to 45C.
  • The news come as parts of the UK swelter in the summer’s third heatwave , after temperatures hit record highs for the time of year at the end of May and again at the end of June.
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