Hold onto your saddle: UK bike sales set to top £1 billion by 2023 From lycra-clad cycling enthusiasts to leisurely family bike rides, Britain’s streets have been rammed with cyclists during lockdown. According to Mintel, the roads could get even busier, as ... Read More
Building bonds: three in ten Brits spend more family/friends quality time as a result of COVID-19 Lockdown Britain is a united nation. People are connecting more with friends, while also cooking, crafting and keeping fit, according to new Mintel research (conducted 26th March - ... Read More
Working up a sweat: Over 6 million Brits are now members of private health and fitness clubs It’s that time of year again when Brits resolve to up their fitness regime, and according to the latest research from Mintel, those choosing to sweat it out ... Read More
A good read for book lovers: More Brits buy print books With the winner of this year’s Booker Prize announced later today (Monday 14th October), the latest research from Mintel highlights the nation’s love of the physical book, as ... Read More
Raving mad: UK music festival attendance at highest level in four years As many of Britain’s students descend on Leeds and Reading this bank holiday weekend, new research from Mintel finds Britain is officially a nation of revellers with over ... Read More
On your e-bike: 14% of UK cyclists intend to buy an e-bike in the next year With the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) starting in just over a week on 8th April, there seems no better time to ditch the polluting motor and hop ... Read More
Rider’s digest: 15 cycling facts celebrating the Tour de France In celebration of the 2018 Tour de France, Mintel - which coined the acronym MAMIL (Middle-Aged Man In Lycra) in 2010 - has compiled 15 must-know facts about ... Read More
Brits to spend £129 billion having fun, with kids’ activities proving a big hit with adults With the clocks moving forward this weekend and Easter just around the corner, Brits are set to spring into action. New research from Mintel finds fun-loving Brits are ... Read More
Chinese theme park market to reach value sales of RMB 39,545 million in 2017 With the increasing spending on entertainment, theme parks are getting more mentions from Chinese consumers when they plan to go out. New Mintel research reveals that the Chinese ... Read More
Great expectations for UK book sales: Market set to surpass £2 billion in 2017 It is a truth universally acknowledged that Brits just love a good book, so much so that the market is not set to surpass the £2 billion mark. ... Read More
Man cave shifts from shed to kitchen: Men more confident with cooking than DIY The bank holiday weekend is fast approaching - traditionally a time for DIY, however, new research from Mintel reveals Britain’s young men are more confident with a pastry ... Read More
Brits flock to birdwatch: Young men are the most likely to have been birdwatching While news this week broke that birdwatching can improve mental health, it seems that it’s young Brits who are the most likely to flock towards the hobby. New ... Read More
