Magnum-maker sees heatwave boost ice cream sales
Surging demand for ice cream in the summer heatwave helped Magnum-to-Marmite giant Unilever post higher third-quarter sales.
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Domino’s sees sales growth hit by consumer uncertainty and hot weather
Domino’s Pizza has seen UK sales growth more than halve after “evident uncertainty” among customers and the summer heatwave took its toll.
Marston’s toasts record profits after summer trading boost
Pitcher & Piano owner Marston’s has thanked a surge in pub-goers during the World Cup and heatwave for helping deliver a record annual profits haul.
Greggs serves up sales rise as pizza range fares well in heatwave
Focaccia-style pizzas and a summer drinks range helped bakery chain Greggs dish up a rise in sales despite unpredictable trading through the heatwave.
All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers toasts sales boost
All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers has seen a late summer pick-up in sales as demand for food recovered following the heatwave and World Cup.
Increase in deaths recorded in England during heatwave
There was a spike in deaths in England as the summer heatwave first gripped the country, new figures reveal.
JD Sports shrugs off weather hit and tough market to post 19% profits hike
Retailer JD Sports has notched up record half-year results as profits jumped by nearly a fifth despite a tough retail market and difficult times during the heatwave.
2018 soars to joint top spot for hottest summer on record
This year’s heatwave led to the joint-hottest summer on record for the UK, the Met Office has said.
Heatwave makes 2018 one of hottest summers on record for UK
This year was the joint-hottest summer on record for the UK as a whole and the hottest for England, the Met Office has said.
‘Lots of sunshine’ as above average temperatures forecast to return to Tayside and Fife
Hot weather accompanied by "lots of sunshine" will return to Tayside and Fife next week, according to forecasters.