Marks & Spencer (M&S) takes steps to cope with extreme temperatures across its stores following problems during June’s heatwave. Reports say some stores experienced disruption when equipment struggled in the record heat, including fridges breaking down in certain locations. The changes are described as a major operational adjustment ahead of further high temperatures in the UK, aiming to reduce the risk of similar failures and store issues during hot weather.
The coverage links the current actions directly to the heatwave conditions that affected retailers last month, highlighting how extreme temperatures can impact refrigeration systems. While the specific details of the measures are not fully set out in the excerpts, the articles agree that M&S is responding to earlier breakdowns and is making store-level preparations. The approach is presented as a practical response to improving resilience ahead of “soaring” summer temperatures, rather than a policy or product change. Overall, the reports frame the update as an effort to maintain store operations and avoid repeat disruptions during periods of very hot weather.
