Debenhams data shows just how drastically UK heatwaves reshape spending

Debenhams reported a sharp rise in demand for fans, air-conditioning products and outdoor living ranges, as prolonged warm weather changed how shoppers spend over the summer.
Sales across Debenhams’ cooling category surged 232 per cent year on year between 19 June and 20 July, with portable neck fans and tower fans among the strongest-performing products.
Customer searches for “air con” rocketed 4,442 per cent compared with the same period last year, while searches for “f