As half term in Britain continues, the sight of teens and tweens constantly connected to social networking sites and devices will be a familiar one to many of the nation’s parents. But new research from Mintel highlights the influence of social networking on traditional…
Chicago (October 18, 2012)-As household TV screens continue to increase in size, so do the sales and rentals of digital movies. According to Mintel’s latest research digital downloads, subscription streaming, and video-on-demand (VOD) sales of movies are expected to increase tenfold in…
While technology ownership in Ireland has seen swift growth – with 60% of NI (Northern Ireland) and 51% of RoI (Republic of Ireland) consumers owning smartphone and a further 18% of Irish technology loving consumers saying they plan to buy one by the end of 2012 – it seems today’s…
“The camera and video camera – once an essential for every summer holiday, but new research from Mintel finds fewer Brits may be packing their cameras and camcorders this summer, instead relying on the smartphone. Sales of digital cameras have fallen dramatically,…
While Britain’s beauty and personal care industries increasingly look to take advantage of the opportunities offered by an increasingly online – and vocal – audience, understanding their behaviour while there is crucial to future success. Indeed, with Brits increasingly incorporating the Internet into their everyday lives,…
Chicago (April 4, 2012) – As Baby Boomers enter their golden years, the retirement planning industry is shifting its focus from saving for retirement to income during retirement. Single premium immediate annuities (SPIAs), which guarantee the buyer an income stream for the rest of their life based on a single…
Chicago (November 8, 2011) – The hybrid and electric vehicle market is having a tough year in 2011. Sales for hybrid vehicles are down 2.7% through August 2011, despite the fact that U.S. vehicle sales are up 10.5%. While automotive companies would suggest that a sluggish economy and lack of…
With time at a premium, a difficult economic climate and busy schedules prevailing, initiatives promising to save both time and money have proved big winners with consumers in recent years. Proving this point, finds as many as 60% of Brits are “most likely”to use a price comparison site when researching…
Chicago (July 15, 2011) – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) gathered in New Orleans from July 11-14 to learn about innovative new food and beverage products launched around the world. Mintel, the global leader in market and consumer intelligence, hosted the all-new Mintel New Products and Consumer Insights Pavilion,…
While brands have followed swiftly to raise their profile with social media savvy consumers for e-commerce success, it appears that when it comes to advertising on social media, consumers may not be on the same page. Indeed, according to latest research from Mintel, over two thirds (66%) of social network…
Chicago (April 26, 2011) – The Internet is how many Americans get their news and weather, or interact with friends and loved ones – and Hispanics are no different. While using a home computer is the most common method of accessing the Internet among Hispanics, it seems that the cell…
Far from being simply a functional way of transporting your child, the pushchair and pram market has become big business. Indeed, proving a buggy can never be too posh to push, new research from Mintel finds that despite economic difficulties, sales of prams and pushchairs have increased a stylish 13%…
