Why Autumn is now big business for UK marketers
12 August 2025
Autumn was once a quiet season for UK marketers: it marked the end of summer holidays and a slow period before Christmas. But over the last decade, autumn has steadily transformed into a lively and lucrative marketing season.
This shift is largely thanks to the UK adopting and adapting American autumn traditions and marketing tactics. Events like Halloween and Black Friday as well as seasonal flavours such as pumpkin spice were well-established in the United States, driving significant consumer interest and spending each year. The UK embraced these trends but has carefully tailored them to fit local tastes, using social media and clever campaigns to create excitement that feels authentic to British consumers.
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