Within Europe, summer heatwaves highlight the vulnerability of store estates, with energy consumption surging up by to 30%, cold room and refrigerated cabinets breaking down, uncontrolled thermal gaps, etc. Faced with heavier bills and reinforced environmental standards, what are retailers' adaptation strategies to climate change? How can they maintain comfort without blowing up their costs? Insights from Yohann Petiot (Alliance du Commerce), Quentin Derumaux (Julhiet Sterwen) and Laureen Baret (Icare Énergie).
While according to Nielsen, the heatwave of the second-half of June 2026 gave a boost to food products and domestic appliances in France, it also brought a share of difficulties. “Without marked geographical disparities, summer weather stimulated sales of fresh products, liquids and sweet frozen foods, thereby contributing to the growth of all retailers,” said Nielsen. Over the second fortnight of June, between June 15 and June 28, consumers’ demand exploded for fans and air conditioners in Fra
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Sophie Baqué
Chief Editor of mind Retail