Sales of fans, ice cubes and sunscreen surge during May UK heatwave
Summary
Sales of fans, ice cubes, and sunscreen have sharply increased in the UK due to a heatwave with record high temperatures. More people are buying products like air conditioners, blackout blinds, and barbecue equipment to stay cool and enjoy outdoor activities during the hot weather.Key Facts
- The UK saw record spring temperatures, reaching up to 35°C (95°F) in locations like Kew Gardens and Heathrow.
- Tesco reported that ice cube sales have tripled and sunscreen sales have increased nearly six times during the heatwave.
- Sales of electric fans at Tesco have risen more than 30 times compared to before the heatwave, with some companies selling three fans per minute.
- About 4 million UK homes now have air conditioning, twice as many as three years ago, with many using smaller portable units.
- Retailers noticed big rises in searches and sales for blackout blinds, parasols, outdoor rugs, bird baths, and sun loungers.
- Barbecue sales increased by 49% from March to April and 18% compared to the previous year, with more purchases of weatherproof outdoor furniture.
- Sales of summer-related foods and drinks like smash burgers, Pimm’s, and canned cocktails have also gone up, especially before holiday weekends.
- Ice baths have grown popular for cooling down, with website views and sales doubling recently.
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