Brand trust, improved quality and product innovation among the top reasons shoppers are filling their grocery carts with private labels Private label food products are getting some much needed attention, especially from young shoppers, according to the…
As the nation’s attention falls on London Fashion Week, eyes will be fixed on the new creations of fashion’s biggest players. But whilst for many the top-dollar prices of designer apparel may be out of reach, for the UK’s men, when it comes to bags at least, it seems they…
Chicago (December 19, 2014)—Holiday sales as compared to overall annual retail sales have been trending downward for about a decade. Holiday sales in 2013, at $663.5 billion, were 18.7% of overall retail sales, well below the peak of 19.6% seen in 2004. However, one holiday shopping segment is prime for…
Until relatively recently Halloween was best known as an American tradition, but it seems that many Brits are now firmly digging their claws into the hubble bubble holiday. New research from Mintel reveals that retail sales of Halloween products reached £230 million in 2013 and…
Europe’s online retail sales will double between 2013 and 2019, according to new research from Mintel. Internet sales are expected to increase an impressive 100% from €165 billion in 2013 to €330 billion in 2019. Indeed, in 2014 alone, European online retail sales will surge 17%…
Ahead of London Fashion Week (12-16 September 2014), latest research from Mintel finds fashion e-commerce pushing all the right buttons with British shoppers, as new research sees sales of UK clothing and footwear topping the £10 billion mark. This year sales of online fashion will increase an impressive 14.5% to reach £10.7 billion in 2014.
Mintel expects total retail sales growth of 3% in December 2014, taking retail sales up to £36.5 billion. Non-food retailers will see growth at 3.5%, whilst food retailers are expected to be up by less than 2.5% in December 2014. Low inflation in food prices – in part the result…
Chicago (July 11, 2014)—While warehouse clubs may be perceived to be the domain of those looking to stretch a tight budget – new research from Mintel reveals that it is not just those of lower incomes having to ‘make do.’ High income consumers think…
With numerous consumer focused courier companies establishing themselves in recent years to meet the needs of evolving online retail deliveries, couriers are no longer only associated with the business to business marketplace. Indeed, showcasing the impact that consumer demand has had on the market, new research from Mintel reveals that…
While high earning Chinese consumers are known for their love of luxury items and the status they can confer, new research from Mintel reveals there is a new characteristic these consumers are looking for – craftsmanship. Indeed, according to Mintel today, ‘craftsmanship’ was claimed by 64% of urban Chinese consumers…
As 2014 begins, Mintel identifies five key trends set to impact the consumer market across Asia Pacific. Overall, Mintel seeks to answer, “What will consumers be buying into in 2014?” Internationalism on the agenda Whether to share joy, like the…
Chicago (January 9, 2014)—As 2014 begins, Mintel’s Consumer Trends Analysts Jennifer Zegler and Stacy Glasgow outline the four trends set to impact the American consumer market, examining the areas of commercial opportunity for brands – and what consumers will be buying into…
