Co-op issues an update after a heatwave leaves fridges “out of action” at some locations, prompting follow-up actions for affected stores. The update comes as the UK experiences repeated periods of very high temperatures, which can affect refrigeration equipment.
The impact is described as affecting stores beyond a single site, with reports citing updates covering 44 stores. One outlet also notes that Jersey and Guernsey record their warmest Julys since records began, linking the problem to sustained local heat conditions. Co-op attributes the disruption to “exceptionally hot weather.” Different coverage focuses on the number of stores updated and on the broader regional context of extreme temperatures, but both describe heat as the cause of refrigeration failure.
