It’s that time of year again when Brits resolve to up their fitness regime, and according to the latest research from Mintel, those choosing to sweat it out in the gym will not be alone, as private health and fitness club memberships topped 6 million last year. Over the last…
With the winner of this year’s Booker Prize announced later today (Monday 14th October), the latest research from Mintel highlights the nation’s love of the physical book, as the number of Brits buying a print book increased from 51% in 2018* to 56% in 2019**. Overall, the top three reasons…
As many of Britain’s students descend on Leeds and Reading this bank holiday weekend, new research from Mintel finds Britain is officially a nation of revellers with over a quarter (26%) of UK adults attending a music festival in the last year alone*. Up from 22% in 2018, festival attendance…
With the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) starting in just over a week on 8th April, there seems no better time to ditch the polluting motor and hop on an e-bike. Those choosing to do so will be joining the e-bike revolution, as according…
In celebration of the 2018 Tour de France, Mintel – which coined the acronym MAMIL (Middle-Aged Man In Lycra) in 2010 – has compiled 15 must-know facts about the British cycling industry. From the traditional road bike to the ebike revolution (good enough for the likes of…
With the clocks moving forward this weekend and Easter just around the corner, Brits are set to spring into action. New research from Mintel finds fun-loving Brits are expected to spend £129 billion on leisure activities this year, a 17% increase compared to five years ago. The future of the…
With the increasing spending on entertainment, theme parks are getting more mentions from Chinese consumers when they plan to go out. New Mintel research reveals that the Chinese theme park market is estimated to reach value sales of RMB 39,545 million in 2017, growing 27% from 2016.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Brits just love a good book, so much so that the market is not set to surpass the £2 billion mark. Indeed, Mintel’s Books and e-books UK 2017 Report reveals that sales of books and e-books are estimated to reach…
The bank holiday weekend is fast approaching – traditionally a time for DIY, however, new research from Mintel reveals Britain’s young men are more confident with a pastry brush than a paint brush. Research questioning British men about their life skills finds just one in four (25%) 16-34 year old…
While news this week broke that birdwatching can improve mental health, it seems that it’s young Brits who are the most likely to flock towards the hobby. New research from Mintel reveals that 23% of Brits have been birdwatching in their spare time, peaking at 32% of…
It seems many Americans are taking a proactive approach to their health and wellness as new research from Mintel reveals that nearly half (45 percent) of exercisers say that they exercise to prevent future health problems,…
With the winter holiday season right around the corner and gift shopping in full swing, the latest research from Mintel on toys and games reveals this year, children and adults alike will be enjoying toys and games,…
