Chicago (May 7, 2009)—More people leave their credit cards in their wallets these days, as the dreary US economy continues to impact spending. A new consumer survey from market research firm Mintel shows over two in five adults (43%) say they’re using debit cards more and credit cards less because…
Latest research from Mintel finds Britain’s thirst for vodka remains unabated, as sales are set to reach almost £2 billion by 2013. Over the last five years, sales of the nation’s favourite white spirit have grown a giddy 23% in volume to reach 79 million litres in 2008. Meanwhile,…
Chicago (April 28, 2009)—Fewer new products are showing up on supermarket shelves this year as companies cope with the changing economy. New data from the Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) shows total food and drink product launches have been cut in half since last year (a 51% decline from…
When times are tough women are not buying lipstick, new research from Mintel announced today. The exclusive new consumer research from Mintel Beauty Innovation shows that the popularly held notion of the “Lipstick Effect”- where women purchase lipstick as a “pick-me-up” in times of hardship – is, in fact, not…
Chicago (April 23, 2009)—Our neighbors to the north still get their mailboxes filled with credit card offers, even as space opens up in ours. New data from Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides direct marketing competitive intelligence, shows credit card issuers haven’t reduced mail solicitations in Canada as rapidly as…
Chicago (April 22, 2009)—Despite the challenging economy, Mintel Beauty Innovation predicts ‘Econo-chic’ as the ‘It’ trend for 2009. After years of indulging every beauty whim, Mintel sees shoppers cutting back and only buying the most effective, necessary products. Mintel Beauty Innovation shows manufacturers launching new products designed to help stylish,…
Latest research from Mintel shows how fear of the recession is driving consumer behaviour more than an actual change in circumstances. British Lifestyles, Mintel’s flagship research report, finds around a third of adults (30%) in Britain admitting they have cut back on spending mainly through fear of what may happen…
Edutation, edutation , edutation – No rest for the wicked as “Why don’t you” culture runs through one in two Briton’s homes. As the nation looks forward to a weekend of rest and relaxation, latest research from Mintel finds industrious Brits will be doing far more with their spare time than…
The lipstick index holds true. New market forecasts from Mintel predict cosmetic sales in the US will rise as a result of the recession. Moreover, Mintel anticipates a higher growth rate for make-up now than it did just eight months ago (10% over the next five years versus 7%).Mintel’s re-forecasting…
Life in a recession isn’t bad for quite everyone. While many markets struggle with the sluggish economy, others thrive. Market research leader Mintel has reviewed and re-forecasted its research reports from the past two years, identifying which food and drink markets are actually being improved by recessionagry woes. “Over…
Once associated with being frumpy and boring, latest research from Mintel finds sales of ethical clothing have more than quadrupled in the last five years to reach £175 million in 2009 as British consumers step out in style with a clear conscience. The market for ethical clothing is going…
An Indian curry has long been assumed as the nation’s taste of choice when it comes to eating ethnic cuisine. However, a new report from Mintel suggests the nation’s most popular ethnic food is Chinese, beating its nearest rival Indian cuisine by 12%. In a close finish, Chinese food…
