Even though the likes of David Beckham and former James Bond, Pierce Brosnan, are now regularly seen advertising men’s skincare, British men are still not getting in touch with their feminine side. In fact, latest research from MINTEL finds that despite the hype, men spent a mere £57 million on…
Once just staple student fodder, the humble baked bean has undergone something of a makeover and the market is now really hotting up. Latest research from MINTEL shows that sales have increased by a saucy 11% over the last two years alone, with Brits forking out almost £300 million (£295…
In an attempt to tackle Britain’s binge drinking habits, all alcoholic drinks will carry new health warnings and unit labelling by the end of the year. But new research from MINTEL shows that these labels will get only a lukewarm reception, with men in particular considering them a waste of…
While once dinner for many meant simply piercing the plastic film and waiting for the ping, latest research from MINTEL finds that real cooking is back on the menu in Britain’s kitchens. Indeed, back in 2003, fewer than one in four (24%) Brits said that they ‘always cooked from scratch’,…
MINTEL, the leading market research company, has appointed the former head of the Financial Times Research Centre, Robert Santiago, as their Director of Thought Leadership. At Mintel, Thought Leadership is about providing clients with more than simply data or trends, it is about applying the vast knowledge and expertise of…
Latest research from MINTEL’s flagship report, British Lifestyles, finds that people are now really starting to feel the pinch.Exclusive consumer research shows that almost three in every five adults (57%) have recently had to cancel their spending plans because they were uncertain about their personal financial situation. And the first…
Mintel, the leading market research company, has acquired Snapshots, the London-based publisher of global market reports. With the addition of Snapshots, Mintel will now offer research on an even broader selection of industries, including telecommunications, technology and pharmaceuticals, as well as wider coverage of markets in Europe, the Middle East…
Brits have acquired a real taste for a nice glass of fizz. And while once it was only ever about Champagne, MINTEL’s latest research shows that these days more and more of us are reaching for a bottle of sparkling wine. Once considered Champagne’s poorer relation, sparkling wines have seen…
Issuers refocus marketing strategies as economy strugglesThe rise of a new year did not spark a rise in credit card direct mail, according to new research from Mintel Comperemedia. In the first month of 2008, the research firm reports that the estimated number of mailings sent by credit card companies…
Beauty is no longer just skin deep. Latest research from MINTEL GNPD Cosmetic Research shows that across Europe over 2,260 ethical cosmetics and skincare products were launched last year alone – an incredible five fold increase on 2006 figures.And 2008 looks set to be another bumper year for the market,…
In direct mail, banks promote rates well over 4%Chicago (March 13, 2008)—Wondering what to do with your tax return check? You might want to look back in your mailbox. Mintel Comperemedia reports that in 2007, 86% of direct mail savings account offers advertised rates between 4.01 and 5%. Even more,…
Latest research from MINTEL finds that the UK is streets ahead of other European countries when it comes to buying online. MINTEL’s new E-commerce report, which looks at internet retailing in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, finds that in the UK online sales were worth 18.5 billion Euros…
