The majority of consumers say their stress (82%) and tiredness (78%) levels are about the same or have increased over the last year. Around two-thirds of Chinese urban consumers try to manage their emotional wellbeing by listening to music (68%), exercising (66%) and speaking to friends/family…
Self-confidence (40%) ranks higher than looking attractive (35%) as reasons for using men’s grooming products. 49% of Gen Z men are highly engaged in facial creams. 45% of Gen Z consumers were more encouraged by their male friends to use products in comparison to celebrities (23%). For Indian men, a…
While Christmas 2020 will be challenging for retailers and consumers alike, latest research from Mintel reveals that most Brits are striving to have a good festive period with their spending predicted to decline by just 0.4% compared to 2019. Mintel expects retail sales in both November…
Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Asia Pacific. The company opened its first APAC office in Australia in 2008 and began offering market intelligence services to the wider region. Today, Mintel has offices in China,…
Total UK consumer spending is expected to fall by a staggering £183.6 billion (14.9%) this year due to the COVID-19-induced lockdowns, according to new research from Mintel’s flagship British Lifestyles report*. This equates to a drop in spending of around £6,600 per household…
Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, has today launched Asia Pacific: The Food and Drink Landscape, featuring the latest market research, product innovation insights, and consumer trends from across the region. COVID-19, social distancing measures, and economic shutdowns have resulted in new consumer habits and attitudes towards…
US pet care products/services market set to surpass $100 billion in 2020. 29% of consumers say they are likely to get a new pet within the next year. 83% of pet owners say their pet helps them stay calm during stressful times. 63% of pet owners say they are spending…
Christmas has come early for British gamers with the release of the new generation of consoles. The latest research from Mintel reveals that 2020 has been a bumper year for the video games and consoles* market with sales set to reach an estimated £1.8 billion…
Although natural household care products will continue to be valued as healthy and sustainable options, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shift in priorities for Canadian consumers concerned about the health and safety of themselves and their families. Sanitation has become a key priority. According to new…
With lockdowns placing huge restrictions on many sporting activities like going to the gym or playing a round of golf, according to new research from Mintel, Brits are increasingly embracing the great outdoors as the number of hikers/ramblers has increased from 16%…
The 3rd China International Import Expo (“CIIE”), an open and innovative platform for cooperation and exchange at the national level, opened on November 5 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai. Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, with its Asia-Pacific…
As British Summer Time ends once again and with sunshine in short supply, new research from Mintel reveals the nation’s use of the sunshine vitamin is growing faster than any other vitamin supplement. Usage of Vitamin D has risen 8 percentage points in…
