Today’s knowledge economy is driving consumers in Asia-Pacific to over-index on mental work. As such, Mintel is witnessing a growing awareness of and desire for products and services that support consumers with focus, attention and mood elevation, especially as mental states are more and more inextricably linked…
As many of Britain’s students descend on Leeds and Reading this bank holiday weekend, new research from Mintel finds Britain is officially a nation of revellers with over a quarter (26%) of UK adults attending a music festival in the last year alone*. Up from 22% in 2018, festival attendance…
With China undergoing an industrial transformation, shifting from a primarily manufacturing economy toward a more service- and creative-centric one, Chinese consumers are paying more attention to cultural and leisure lifestyles. In fact, it seems Chinese consumers are now more encouraged to visit cultural and creative venues as…
Sending the kids back to school is proving to be an increasingly costly affair for Britain’s parents, as the latest research from Mintel estimates that the back-to-school market was worth £1.16 billion in 2018. This is an increase of 36% on the previous year when it was worth £855 million.
The time has finally come: Millennials are all grown up. Most US Millennials* have said ‘goodbye’ to their 20s, are married and own their own home; however, ‘adulting’ has proven harder than expected as there is a strong sense of disillusionment among the cohort as many don’t yet feel like…
The days of bathroom cabinets packed with an array of skincare products could be over as British women grow tired of complicated facial skincare routines, according to the latest research from Mintel on women’s facial skincare. Over the last year*, almost three in ten (28%) women have…
While consumers claim to know the importance of using a sunscreen, new research from the world’s leading market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that as many as 65% of consumers in India* have not used any form of sunscreen in the last twelve months. In fact, a quarter…
Gone are the days when consumers viewed ice cream as just a summer treat; instead, it is now seen as an indulgent treat that can be eaten year round. Latest research from the world’s leading market intelligence agency Mintel shows that more than half (56%) of urban…
Mintel’s annual The Chinese Consumer Report, offering an overview of the key trends and spending behaviours affecting China’s consumer landscape over the last year, reveals that Chinese consumers are in pursuit of richer experiences and quality of life. Latest findings from The Chinese Consumer Report shows that…
From almond to oat and coconut to pea, plant-based milk alternatives are causing something of a stir, as latest research from Mintel reveals Brits are branching out in their milk tastes. Almost a quarter (23%) of Brits used plant-based milk alternatives in the three months to February…
Latest research from the world’s leading market intelligence agency Mintel indicates that China’s travel market is poised for positive growth in the years ahead. Today, the Chinese travel market is dominated by the domestic segment; Mintel research reveals that when it comes to the number of travellers,…
As Brexit rumbles on, British consumers continue to spend on brands and businesses that successfully tap into the Holy Trinity of current consumer behaviour: the ‘experience economy’, the booming health and wellness movement, and the desire to be more ethically conscious and eco-friendly. These are some of the latest findings…
