Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has today (26 March 2019) announced four trends impacting the global packaging industry in 2019 and beyond. Connected Packaging: Multiple technologies are enabling brands to connect physical packaging to the virtual world. Closing the Loop: Brands have an opportunity to…
Amazon is the retail phenomenon which started in a garage and now, nearly a quarter of a century later, new research from Mintel reveals that almost nine in ten (86%) Brits are Amazon users/shoppers*. Highlighting the ongoing popularity of the retail giant, according to Mintel, more Amazon…
With the Christmas countdown in full swing, Mintel is forecasting some festive cheer for Britain’s retailers. Latest research predicts that December’s retail sales will reach £47.7 billion (incl. VAT), growing a respectable 4% compared to last December, when sales hit £45.8 billion. Sales through non-food retailers are expected to reach…
This Bonfire Night Brits are set to spend a dazzling £316 million enjoying the event, up 2% from £310 million in 2017, according to new Mintel research on seasonal shopping. Last year almost two in five (38%) Brits shelled out on products for Bonfire Night. But, according…
Whether taking advantage of deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday or shopping all season long, it seems many Americans are planning to splash out on gifts more this year than in years past. New research from Mintel reveals that eight in 10 (79%) Americans plan to…
New retail is quickly becoming the driving force behind the development of China’s consumer market. New research* from the world’s leading market intelligence agency, Mintel, reveals that new retail is estimated to account for 22.4% of total consumer commodity retail sales in China in 2018, up from…
Brits have long been famed for their love of animals. Now, new research from Mintel on pet care and pet food confirms the nation’s passion for pets shows no sign of abating as 51% of pet care buyers* say they would rather cut back spending money on…
Online shopping is nearly universal in Germany, according to new research from Mintel. Over nine in ten (92%) German internet users have made an online purchase in the past 12 months. What’s more, almost all demographics have made the shift to buying online, as even 89% of those over age…
As American kids hold tight to these last few weeks of summer vacation, parents are bracing themselves for the annual back-to-school shopping windfall. As they look to give their kids the very best start in life, new research from Mintel reveals as many as 43% of dads*…
As the saying goes, the grass is always greener on the other side and it seems many Americans are hoping the roads are, too. New research from Mintel reveals that the majority of consumers believe that electric vehicles are the future of the automotive industry (58%) and…
From Serena Williams wearing sneakers to the royal wedding after-party to Maya Rudolph and Tiffany Haddish carrying their heels on stage at the Oscars, Americans are increasingly going comfy when it comes to their shoe choices. In fact, new research from Mintel reveals that the top two…
The future of Asia-Pacific’s retail landscape will force a fundamental change in the way Asian companies are structured, managed and do business. The region is innovating in a new direction towards a future that suits its own aspirations and needs—and retail technology is leading that innovation. Asia-Pacific is also changing…
