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Night fever | In focus: Big night in

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Consumers are undeniably spending more time and money entertaining at home than going out – and that shift shows no sign of reversing. The ‘big night in’ phenomenon has become a defining trend in consumer behaviour, shaped by economic pressures, technology and evolving lifestyle preferences.…

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