The Amazon effect - Nine in ten Brits shop on Amazon Amazon is the retail phenomenon which started in a garage and now, nearly a quarter of a century later, new research from Mintel reveals that almost nine in ... Read More
Christmas retail cheer: Mintel forecasts growth of 4% for UK sales in December With the Christmas countdown in full swing, Mintel is forecasting some festive cheer for Britain’s retailers. Latest research predicts that December’s retail sales will reach £47.7 billion (incl. ... Read More
Brits set to burn through £316 million this Bonfire Night This Bonfire Night Brits are set to spend a dazzling £316 million enjoying the event, up 2% from £310 million in 2017, according to new Mintel research on ... Read More
Majority of Americans plan to spend more this holiday season Whether taking advantage of deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday or shopping all season long, it seems many Americans are planning to splash out on gifts more ... Read More
New retail estimated to make up 22.4% of total Chinese consumer spending in 2018 New retail is quickly becoming the driving force behind the development of China’s consumer market. New research* from the world’s leading market intelligence agency, Mintel, reveals that new ... Read More
Getting into the spirit of things: Brits set to spend nearly £420 million on Halloween in 2018 It’s that time of year again, when the nation takes great delight in scaring friends and neighbours. New Mintel research forecasts that Brits will spend a spooktacular £419 ... Read More
UK pet care buyers would rather cut back spending on themselves than on their pet Brits have long been famed for their love of animals. Now, new research from Mintel on pet care and pet food confirms the nation’s passion for pets shows ... Read More
Educating Britain: Brits spend almost £1 billion on back-to-school shopping Returning to school after the long summer break is a time for mixed feelings. While the nation’s parents will be relieved that their children will finally be occupied, ... Read More
Online shopping near universal in Germany, even among seniors Online shopping is nearly universal in Germany, according to new research from Mintel. Over nine in ten (92%) German internet users have made an online purchase in the ... Read More
US parents disagree on cost vs quality when back-to-school shopping As American kids hold tight to these last few weeks of summer vacation, parents are bracing themselves for the annual back-to-school shopping windfall. As they look to give ... Read More
Driving green: Half of Americans want society to transition to emission-free transportation As the saying goes, the grass is always greener on the other side and it seems many Americans are hoping the roads are, too. New research from Mintel ... Read More
Young Americans are slipping into more comfortable shoes From Serena Williams wearing sneakers to the royal wedding after-party to Maya Rudolph and Tiffany Haddish carrying their heels on stage at the Oscars, Americans are increasingly going ... Read More
