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The week got off to a great start in the Chicago press office with a profile of our Attitudes Toward Sodium report and press release on HispanicMPR, as well as an interview with beverage expert Garima Goel Lal for a Convenience Store News story about the energy drinks category. Other great coverage was garnered by last week's press release on University Foodservice that quoted Foodservice Director, Eric Giandelone which continued to get the media talking. The story was covered by QSR Magazine, Restaurant Management and Food Management. Giandelone's comments on an independent restaurant chain expansion were also sought out by ...
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Expert Blog Luxury Kids' Clothing: Still in Style? With the recession still casting its long shadow on consumers, why is luxury children's clothing thriving?Observations Built In HD IKEA has entered the TV market with an all-in-one HDTV/entertainment centre.What's the Vibe Like Hoppit features a dining out search engine that can filter restaurants based on their ambience.Down from the Shelf Encyclopaedia Britannica has re-invented itself for the iPhone and iPad.Adviser Hanger In Brazil, retailers are using digital devices in stores to help customers make purchasing decisions.Banking on Facebook An Indian bank has started allowing its customers a quicker way to access ...
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For many people, Friday is their favorite day of the week - after all, it's the start of the weekend and you get to enjoy the latest media highlights from the folks at Mintel. However, we also know that Fridays can sometimes seem like the longest day of the week so we've got some eye-opening mentions to brighten your day. First up, MSNBC used some of our data into the energy drinks market for a story about male energy drink usage that explored the phenomenon of users who guzzle energy drinks but still feel tired afterwards. Next, a Wall Street ...
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Observations Turn Up the Music Research is showing that pets have the capacity for music.Adapting the Grid As renewable sources of energy become a reality, the way the power grid is balanced will have to change.Nothing to Hide Should employers be permitted to ask interviewees for access to their Facebook profiles?From Cradle to Grave Kraft has launched 'My First Vegemite' aimed at children aged 1+.Minute by Minute Customers at Moscow's Babochki Anticafe don't pay for the food and drink they consume; rather they pay by the minute. Expert Blog Same, but Different Just when the world thought the social networking ...
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Focus on The Indian Beauty Market & Innovation in Mumbai Tying in with the launch late last year of Mintel's BPC (Beauty and Personal Care) platform and our ongoing expertise into the household sector, last week Mintel hosted the "Innovative World" display at HPCI India. Hosted by SOFW and the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce. It was a great event, and I recommend it as a starting point for anyone looking to enter the Indian Household & Personal Care market. As the first of what will be a good number of events in India for Mintel this year, it was interesting ...
