Chicago (June 14, 2010) – Recent research from Mintel suggests that Hispanic women feel underrepresented in the beauty and personal care aisle. Over half of survey respondents said they would like to see more personal care products designed just for them and 64% would like more hair care products created…
Chicago (June 10, 2010) – Insurance providers are reluctant to dive headfirst into the vast marketplace of social media, choosing instead to ease in, bit by bit. , a service that provides direct marketing competitive intelligence, recently polled 214 independent life insurance producers. Seventy percent use at least one social…
While the impact of the volcanic ash cloud on consumer travel plans has ostensibly slowed in recent weeks, it seems there may still be grey skies ahead for outbound tourism. Latest research from Mintel reveals that ash cloud disruptions could put off as many as one in five Brits from…
Chicago (June 8, 2010) – Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides direct marketing competitive intelligence, is expanding its services to include online advertising tracking. With this addition, Mintel Comperemedia is unique in providing clients with a single source of intelligence for digital and print marketing. The new service monitors…
Chicago (June 2, 2010) – Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides direct marketing competitive intelligence, reports that direct mail is on the rise. In Q1 2010, 6.1 billion direct mail pieces were received by US consumers, up from 5.3 billion in Q4 2009, representing a significant 16% increase. The insurance…
Chicago (May 25, 2010) – Independent research by Mintel Comperemedia recently found that 40% of Americans would be very or somewhat interested in rolling over their 401-(k) or IRA into an annuity if the government encourages it with tax incentives. The Middle Class Task Force and the Obama Administration…
When it comes to our food, there is nothing closer to the hearts of the nation than the wellbeing of animals. Indeed, new research from Mintel finds animal welfare is Britain’s number one food concern with as many as four in ten (40%) Brits worried about this issue. And it…
Chicago (May 20, 2010) – Recent Mintel research suggests fiber is noticeably absent from the typical American diet. One in three respondents to a recent survey consider their diet to be healthy, but only one in five report actively looking for and buying products with added health claims. Based on…
Chicago (May 19, 2010) – While the US finance market is still volatile, there are signs that life is starting to become more stable. According to Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides direct marketing competitive intelligence, direct marketing mail volumes across the banking and investment categories appear to show…
As June approaches and the nation anticipates a summer of football frenzy, new research from Mintel reveals it is not only the fans who are anticipating cheering a good result. Mintel’s exclusive research reveals that nearly two thirds (63%) of Brits can be expected to increase their leisure spending as…
Chicago (May 12, 2010) – Recent research from Mintel found that snacking is the new way to order at restaurants. Menu items that contain the descriptors”snack,””snackable,” or”snacker”have increased by a staggering 170% since 2007 and growth is expected to carry on as restaurants continue to explore this new trend. “Snacks…
Following the UK election result, exclusive new research from Mintel reveals just 8% of consumers think that the election result was good for their financial situation, with just a few more (15%) saying they thought it was good for the economy. Commenting on the research, Richard Perks, spokesman for Mintel…
