While the financial crisis and economic downturn have focused attention on the need for consumers to shore up their finances, worrying new research from Mintel, finds more than a third (35%) of adults admit to having less than £500 reserved for a rainy day – and as many as one…
Chicago (February 16, 2011) – Consumers love tickling their taste buds with Italian, Mexican and Asian cuisine, so much that all three have become so mainstream, they’re hardly considered ethnic anymore. However, according to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD), lesser-known ethnic fare has enjoyed robust product growth in recent…
Chicago (February 10, 2011) – Black or silver? Sedan or coupe? Compact or hatchback? Consumers have much to consider when they’re on the hunt for a new car. But, according to Mintel research, it’s a hassle-free sales environment that really gets shoppers’ motors running, as 27% of consumers who have…
Chicago (February 7, 2011) – When times are tough, it is no surprise to find consumers opting for less-expensive products in order to save money. Equally unsurprising, lower-income households are more likely to trade down, but one group breaks the mold – Spanish-dominant Hispanics. Indeed, latest research from Mintel finds…
In Italy, Diva International released under the Brawn L’Acchiappatutto brand, Dust Catcher Cloths which stand out because they tap into on-going concerns about allergies. More interestingly, they feature on-trend essential oils designed to counter irritation from allergies. The disposable cloths are said to…
The big day is looming for William and Kate, and if it all gets too much with the in-laws, they could well consider the growing trend of escaping further afield, as new research from Mintel reveals one in five weddings (18%) now take place abroad. Indeed, since 2005, the number…
Chicago (January 31, 2011) – With the economy on the mend, many Americans are looking at the future with more optimism than they did prior to the recession. According to Mintel’s recently published Wealth Management – January 2011 report, more than eight in10 high net worth households (defined as households…
While in the not too distant past, drinking cider may have been associated with images of rural pastures, old fashioned drinking and unsophisticated palates, latest research from Mintel reveals that a combined push from the industry, coupled with consumer demand has seen cider beat the economic squeeze to become a…
Chicago (January 27, 2011) – Dining out can be an indulgent treat, a convenient way to feed the family when you’re too busy to cook at home, or a way of celebrating a special occasion. However, consumers are still hawkishly watching their discretionary spending – in fact, 60% of restaurant-goers…
It has been an iconic clothing item for fashionable women throughout history, made or broken reputations on the red carpet and most recently been the focal point of an impending Royal marriage – but now it seems dresses are the clothing item of choice for young women. Indeed, latest research…
Chicago (January 20, 2011) – The private label market has enjoyed sales growth in recent years that isn’t likely to decrease in the near future. Private label companies continue to introduce better-for-you products and more attractive packaging, all while being easier on consumers’ pockets. Their efforts seem to be working,…
With university fees set to rocket, saving for children’s education has never been more at the forefront of parent’s minds. Indeed, new research from Mintel finds over half of parent savers say that funding university is one of the main reasons that they save for their children (54%). Providing additional…
