France: Heatwave drives surge in air conditioner and fan sales in Paris.
Jun 26, 2026
SHOTLIST: PARIS, FRANCE (JUNE 26, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE LEAVING ELECTRONICS STORE AND CARRYING NEWLY PURCHASED FANS AND AIR CONDITIONERS IN PARIS 2. VARIOUS OF EMPTY FAN AND AIR CONDITIONER SHELVES AFTER PRODUCTS SELL OUT PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 26: Residents in the French capital Paris turned to air conditioners and electric fans as high temperatures continued to affect the city. Electronics stores reported increased demand for cooling appliances, with some air conditioner and fan models selling out due to the heatwave. The surge in sales came as residents sought relief from the hot weather gripping the French capital. Retailers said demand for cooling equipment rose significantly as temperatures remained high.
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