While supply chain problems have proved to be a major challenge for the cycling industry, the latest research from Mintel reveals that 2021 bike sales (including standard and e-bikes) are estimated to be £400 million higher than before COVID-19*. Following 2020’s ‘COVID boom’, 2021 was a more challenging year for…
In Southeast Asia, more than 50% percent of consumers* in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore worry that life will not be the same as it was before the pandemic, according to Mintel Global Consumer research on the holistic consumer.
While the beauty industry has made strides to become more inclusive, there is still room for improvement. According to the latest research from Mintel, almost one in five (17%) US consumers feel left out of beauty advertisements, rising to a quarter (25%) of Gen Z consumers*.
From s’mores to sleeping bags, COVID-19 has boosted Britain’s love affair with holidaying in the great outdoors, as new Mintel research reveals more than 4 million Brits went camping and caravanning for the first time during the pandemic. According to Mintel, over one in five adults (22%) has been camping…
As Canadians gear up to celebrate Earth Day (April 22), new research from Mintel reveals that consumers struggle with what ‘sustainability’ actually means and what actions are truly impactful. While seven in 10 (71%) Canadians agree that they are ‘sustainable consumers*’ and 82% acknowledge that their choices have…
The new Thai Consumer 2022 from Mintel highlights Thai consumers’ changing attitudes towards their everyday lifestyles and provides a guide for brands that includes robust consumer and market data, combined with expert insights and recommendations needed to be successful in today’s…
Delhi winter has a different kind of feel to it, with temperatures plummeting to as low as 0°C in the peak months. The chill factor makes consumers swear off ice creams. To make optimum use of this period, India’s ITC Master Chef…
From preventing embarrassing leaks to saving the plant, period pants are turning into the underwear saviour for Britain’s savvy women, as latest research from Mintel reveals around one fifth (19%) of women have purchased period underwear** in the last year. The potential popularity of this eco-friendly underwear is confirmed by…
Convenience, technology and engagement are at the heart of the changing face of grocery shopping in India Grocery shopping has entered a new era in India, influenced by factors such as the fast-paced changes in technology and evolving consumer behaviour. Here, we explore the key trends that are…
Understanding the US online beauty and personal care space is complicated, time-consuming, and fraught with error. To keep up with what consumers are saying about products, benchmark against competitors, and understand changes in pricing, brands need to look beyond manual data collection and analysis. Following several…
The consumer view of the fitness landscape has been permanently altered due to the extended length of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the pandemic forced millions of Americans to work out at home, the latest research from Mintel reveals that consumers are missing the personal connection that a…
A new Future Forward report – a leadership strategic brief from Mintel offers a definitive guide to Purpose, including consumer and market data and expert opinions and foresight needed to navigate the future of the beauty industry. For beauty brands to survive, it is now no…
