Three Predictions For UK Consumer Spending In 2026

New from Mintel x Snoop

We’ve combined Mintel’s expert consumer analysis with Snoop’s real-time SpendMapper data to bring you a forward-looking view of where and how consumer spending is set to increase in the UK in 2026.

This exclusive report highlights three key opportunities for brands to drive increased consumer spending in 2026, even as many consumers continue to navigate cautious spending mindsets.

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Understand spending under pressure
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to linger, UK consumers are balancing financial anxiety with a growing appetite for feel-good experiences.

Get ahead of the holiday booking curve
Discover why Brits are bringing the holiday booking season forward in 2026, what’s driving earlier big-ticket travel spend, and how flexibility and early-year messaging can help brands secure bookings sooner.

Capitalise on World Cup fever
Unpack how the 2026 World Cup will boost spending across pubs, bars, retail, and food delivery, and how brands can win by designing match-specific moments and rituals.

British cinema to gain momentum
Learn how a blockbuster-heavy release slate is set to rejuvenate cinema attendance, how premium offerings can encourage trading up, and how brands can turn major film releases into cultural experiences.

Plan for conscious spending in 2026
Drive spend while respecting ongoing price sensitivity by balancing escapism, flexibility and affordable luxury.

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