Chicago (January 18, 2011) – The economic climate of the past few years has been difficult on many consumers, but it seems not everyone is coming out of the recent recession on equal footing. Research conducted by the market research firm Mintel shows that 45-54-year-olds (younger Baby Boomers and older…
Chicago (January 14, 2011) – Whether they’re looking for a business suit or a little black dress for a night on the town, women enjoy clothes shopping. In fact, according to latest research from Mintel, 87% of women have gone clothes shopping for themselves in the past year and 84%…
As January begins, and many resolute Brits aim to curb the excesses of the festive period by eating healthily, it seems not everyone will be adding diet foods to their shopping list. Indeed, latest research from Mintel reveals some 60% of Brits today say they prefer food that is naturally…
Global (January 6, 2011) – A new year usually means new resolutions, new goals and sometimes a daring new cosmetic risk – such as, finally trying that racy new eye color or dying your hair. In keeping with the New Year’s tradition of out with the old and in with…
Christmas is over, and as the nation wallows in new appliances received as gifts, spare a thought for the lowly bread maker, Britain’s least used gift appliance.
Chicago (December 28, 2010) – While spirits barely edged out beer as the most popular alcoholic beverage enjoyed by consumers between 2009-2010, the market has hardly fallen flat. According to latest research from Mintel, domestic beer is the clear favorite, followed by imported varieties; but 33% of all beer drinkers…
Chicago (December 27, 2010) – There is a tremendous growth opportunity for providers of exchange traded funds (ETFs) to grow total assets for one simple reason – most potential retail investors have never heard of them. Indeed, latest research from Mintel reveals that more than six in 10 investors say…
Chicago (December 21, 2010) – The shaky economy has resulted in a tightening of purse strings in households nationwide, and the Hispanic population is no exception. Recent research from industry leader Mintel found that in the past year, the leisure preferences of young Hispanic adults have changed from activities that…
Chicago (December 20, 2010) – Credit card issuers are working harder than ever to retain existing customers and attract new ones. According to Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides direct marketing competitive intelligence, credit card mailings are up dramatically from this time a year ago, and that increase is due…
Once the preserve of Britain’s ladies, it now looks like Britain’s men will be hoping to catch a whiff of celebrity this Christmas as new research from Mintel finds that men are increasingly dabbing into the celebrity perfume market. Today, some 6% of Britain’s men own a celebrity fragrance, compared…
It’s the season of goodwill and it seems that while the economic climate may have squeezed our wallet, it has not affected consumer generosity. Indeed, according to latest research from Mintel, over two thirds (68%) of adults have donated to charity in the last year and a massive 83% plan…
Chicago (December 14, 2010) – Kids today are more tech-savvy than ever before, learning about new products or activities from a wide variety of sources. Friends, the Internet and television ads are all considered go-to sources of information for children aged 6-11. However, latest research from Mintel finds that almost…
