BUSINESSJul 29 · 14:51 UTCBUSINESS INSIDERJoshua Nelken-Zitser ([email protected])

How a $150 handheld fan became Europe's hottest status symbol

SharkNinja's $149.99 ChillPill handheld fan has become a status symbol in Europe due to record-breaking heatwaves and limited air conditioning in buildings. The bladeless fan, featuring a water mister and cooling plate, saw surging demand across the UK, France, and Germany as portable fans outpaced air conditioning orders in six major European markets.

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