New technology and increased interest drive anti-aging product development and sales Americans are pouring more money into the fountain of youth known as anti-aging skincare. According to a new report from market research firm Mintel, sales of anti-aging skincare products rose to over $1.6 billion in 2008. For the…
Christians, Muslims, Jews and Atheists alike are helping fuel the robust market for kosher foods, according to a new report by market research firm Mintel. In a consumer survey of adults who purchase kosher food, Mintel found that the number one reason people buy kosher is for food quality (62%).
New data from Mintel Comperemedia, an industry-leading service for direct marketing competitive intelligence, shows only 5.4 billion credit card direct mail offers were sent to Americans in 2008. This is the lowest annual total the firm has reported since 2000. In response to 2008’s severe economic challenges, most credit…
Latest research from Mintel finds that while money might be tight, Britain’s not-so-blushing brides are still determined to head down the aisle in style. But things are not quite so rosy for the long-suffering husband-to-be, where cheap and cheerful outfits will rule the day. The bridalwear market is now…
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, latest research from Mintel finds that there’s a whole world of new chocolates out there, that will put that last minute box from your local garage to shame. Indeed, according to the Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) over 8,000 new chocolate products were…
First it was school dinners. And now it is the turn of the packed lunch, as over the past year the Government has put growing pressure on schools to advise parents on what should go into kids’ lunchboxes. But latest research from Mintel finds that Britian’s mums and dads are…
A new consumer survey from market research firm Mintel confirms that many Black Americans believe Barack Obama when he declares, “change has come to America.” Asked to rate their agreement with the statement, “I feel better about myself since Barack Obama was elected President of the U.S.,” Mintel’s Black survey…
Three in ten (31%) British adults spent more this Christmas than they did on Christmas 2007Many of us had good intentions to be a little more frugal this Christmas than last. But despite the doom and gloom, latest research from Mintel shows that, for some, the spirit of Christmas was…
Mailboxes were undoubtedly less full last year. New data from Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides direct marketing competitive intelligence, indicates the number of marketing direct mail offers sent by financial services companies to acquire new customers fell by over one-quarter in 2008. Comparing direct mail statistics from January-November…
With the latest UK GDP figures set to show that the UK economy is now officially in a recession, new consumer research from Mintel shows that over 5 million adults have already been ‘Hard Hit’ by the economic downturn and are seriously struggling to make ends meet. This equates to…
The latest review from the Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) shows the simplest things in life can have the biggest impact. In 2008, food and drink claims classified as “Natural”—including all natural, no additives/preservatives, organic and wholegrain—were the most frequently featured on new products globally. “Natural” claims appeared on…
As we start a new year, money matters are undoubtedly at the forefront of everyone’s mind. But despite this, latest research from Mintel finds that when it comes to New Year’s resolutions the age old ritual of starting a healthier lifestyle still tops the list, as the intention to get…
