Many of us will remember comic book heroes Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx and Desperate Dan. And while you might think that when faced with competition from modern technology, comic books would have been left behind, latest research from Mintel shows that this childhood classic is still going strong…
The perfect English wedding set in a beautiful country church was once every girl’s dream. But today it seems that this image is being replaced with palm trees and sandy beaches. Indeed, latest research from Mintel finds that one in six (16%) British weddings now take place abroad. This equates…
Rough holiday retail season expected, but silver bells could still ring for retailers who understand shifts in people’s budgeting practices. Stockings may not be as stuffed this year, as new research from Mintel reports that three in five Americans (60%) say they’re trying to stick to a budget more this…
Mintel Comperemedia sees direct mail used to reassure customers, encourage loyaltyDwindling budgets haven’t stopped banks from reaching out to clients through direct mail. During the third quarter of 2008, Mintel Comperemedia reports that the estimated number of banking direct mail offers sent to current customers rose 42% from Q2.Banks sent…
Many of us will remember comic book heroes Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx and Desperate Dan. And while you might think that when faced with competition from modern technology, comic books would have been left behind, latest research from Mintel shows that this childhood classic is still going strong…
Once the darling of the supermarket shelves, organic food is set to slip down the pecking order, as cash-strapped Brits hunt down cheaper alternatives. Latest research from MINTEL finds that the organic food and drink market is now worth £1.6 billion. But as a result of the current economic climate,…
While many of us are looking for ways to cut back on our day-to-day spending, latest research from Mintel finds that amongst wealthy Brits (those with at least £100k to invest) one in every four (26%) is planning to take a gamble and expand their investment portfolio in the very…
While Brits have started to cut back on life’s little luxuries, things are still looking remarkably good in the dog house, with latest research from Mintel showing that the pet accessories and healthcare market is thriving. Indeed, this year we will spend a massive £484 million on the family pet.
Most Memorable New Product Launch Survey finds Wii Fit most remembered by Americans; other new technology products and twists on familiar brands also recognized Advertisers and brand managers have new challenges to face as Americans are less aware of new product launches than ever before. That’s the key finding from…
In 2009, the beauty industry will undergo its own cleansing regime, as Mintel Beauty Innovation predicts a year of consolidation. The 21st century has been marked by the introduction of many new beauty companies, all claiming to make us look younger, thinner and more attractive in their own unique way.
Consumer packaged good manufacturers expected to spice it up next yearThe new products of tomorrow certainly won’t be bland, mild or boring. Looking ahead to 2009, Mintel forecasts that manufacturers will reach for exotic fruits and fresh, soothing flavours with a touch of spice to jazz up their new products.
Consumer packaged good manufacturers expected to spice it up next yearThe new products of tomorrow certainly won’t be bland, mild or boring. Looking ahead to 2009, Mintel forecasts that manufacturers will reach for exotic fruits and fresh, soothing flavors with a touch of spice to jazz up their new products.
