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Valentine’s Day 2026: premiumisation, personalisation, and pressure shape the season

Posted 12 February, 2026
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Valentine’s Day 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most commercially significant early‑year events for UK food and drink, with spending forecast to rise 12% to £1.6bn as shoppers trade up while still hunting for value. New analysis from retail and shopper marketing agency Savvy shows that 42% of UK shoppers plan to Valentine’s Day 2026: premiumisation, personalisation, and pressure shape the season

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