Week in review: Extreme heat hits home
As the UK experiences another heatwave, the increasing risk of higher temperatures is getting harder to ignore.
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Shein launches Xcelerator in the Middle East
Matalan narrows FY26 losses as transformation gains momentum
France’s BHV ends divisive partnership with Shein after backlash
Debenhams reports ‘successful transformation’ as FY26 loss narrows
UK fashion shipments drop as consumers prioritise speedy deliveries
Frasers Group launches $222m takeover offer for Accent Group
Lululemon targets 100% renewable electricity in China by 2030
