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June 28, 2026 · Daily Digest

UK Heatwave Causes Supermarket Fridge Failures

UK Heatwave Causes Supermarket Fridge Failures
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Rising temperatures have led to empty chiller cabinets at several Tesco locations.

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Extreme weather has put a strain on retail infrastructure across the UK. With temperatures climbing above 36°C in some regions, several supermarket refrigeration units have failed to keep pace with the heat.

According to a report from The Grocer, chiller cabinets were found empty at Tesco stores in Altrincham, Crewe, and Haslingden. The outages occurred as the country faced a significant heatwave.

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