Exploring India’s snacking culture Majority of Indians snack at least twice a day–many of whom view snacks as an indulgent treat. But an increasing number of consumers are also looking for nutritious ... Read More
The rise of Asia’s lazy consumer (part 1) During the recent Top Trends in APAC webinar, we discussed the emergence of a new type of consumption behaviour in Asia Pacific, where time-saving, labour-saving, and convenient products ... Read More
LendIt Fintech 2019 day one: Machine learning and financial health LendIt Fintech 2019 is the world's largest conference dedicated to financial services. The day began with a keynote featuring two CEOs - Roger Hochschild of Discover and Douglas ... Read More
What's next for British and French retailing? A channel of opportunities Associate Director of Retail Research at Mintel Nick Carroll, shares his thoughts on the retail industry in 2019 on both sides of the Channel The story so far... The ... Read More
Thought Bubble: SoulCycle, the cult spinning studio, is coming to London Hollywood celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Lady Gaga swear by it. Amy Schumer featured it in her comedy ‘I feel pretty’, where she falls off her bike and ... Read More
Circular economy makes headway in Indian fashion ‘I was a Sari’ is an eco-ethical fashion brand that turns saris and other discarded materials into clothing and accessories. The Indian fashion project recently won the first ‘Circular ... Read More
What’s now and what’s next for Thailand’s beauty market Thailand’s beauty retail landscape is undergoing rapid evolution, attracting a wide array of local and foreign players. Strong economic growth has driven expansion and brought new trends to ... Read More
Four ways YouTube Kids can survive streaming media competition Several new streaming video services are launching in 2019, including options from brands such as Disney, Apple and Warner Media. The recently announced Disney+ includes an abundance of ... Read More
6 interesting beauty brands spotted at Cosmoprof 2019 Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is one of the leading global trade shows that brings together all areas of the cosmetics and professional beauty industries. With over 3,000 exhibiting companies ... Read More
Health and wellness reshapes the global snacking industry At the recent 2019 Global Food & Beverage Innovation Conference (FBIC) in Shanghai, China, Mintel uncovered the latest trends to reshape the global snacking industry, specifically touching on ... Read More
Will Indonesians warm up to cheese snacking? In Indonesia, the concept of eating cheese on its own is relatively new as cheese is still typically only used in food preparation. However, there are cheese snacks ... Read More
Retail Radar: Experiential retail At the start of New York Fashion Week, designer Ralph Lauren chose to open the season’s runway show in an unusual setting. Instead of the traditional runway, the ... Read More
