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36% of shoppers plan to increase grocery spending during World Cup

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IGD shopper sentiment tracking reveals a clear opportunity for retailers to drive event-led sales during the 2026 World Cup, with 36% of UK adults tempted to spend more on food and groceries to celebrate the tournament. This is up from 23% ahead of the 2022…

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