In the fast lane: Bike sales up an estimated £400 million on pre-COVID-19 despite supply chain issues While supply chain problems have proved to be a major challenge for the cycling industry, the latest research from Mintel reveals that 2021 bike sales (including standard and ... Read More
Holidaying home from home: Demand for British holiday rentals set to reach record high When it comes to holidays, it seems there’s no place quite like a home from home as, according to new research from Mintel, this year Brits are set ... Read More
The Great British bike boom: Brits bought over 3 million bikes in 2020 Following several years of relative stagnation, COVID-19 triggered a major gear-change in the UK cycling market. According to the latest research from Mintel, bicycle volume sales rose an ... Read More
Game on: Video games and consoles market grows by over 50% to reach nearly £2 billion Christmas has come early for British gamers with the release of the new generation of consoles. The latest research from Mintel reveals that 2020 has been a bumper ... Read More
These boots are made for walking: nearly a quarter of Brits are hikers/ramblers With lockdowns placing huge restrictions on many sporting activities like going to the gym or playing a round of golf, according to new research from Mintel, Brits are ... Read More
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
