While lack of financial provision for the future is an issue that just won’t go away, it seems that today, the majority of Brits are more focused on what their money can do in the here and now. Indeed, latest research from Mintel finds merely a third (34%) of non-retired…
Chicago (July 21, 2011) – Shoppers in higher income brackets can sometimes be thriftier than those with lower incomes. If they think a private label color cosmetic’s quality and performance is on par with a national brand, they will buy it. According to a recent report from Mintel, 64%…
With schools out for summer, it is the perfect time for Brits to pack their suitcases and relax on the beaches of hot destinations abroad. And when it comes to organising their holidays, it appears political unrest and company collapses have made their mark on the type of holiday taken…
Chicago (July 15, 2011) – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) gathered in New Orleans from July 11-14 to learn about innovative new food and beverage products launched around the world. Mintel, the global leader in market and consumer intelligence, hosted the all-new Mintel New Products and Consumer Insights Pavilion,…
With the university year ending and thousands of students eagerly anticipating graduation, parents would be forgiven for thinking the end is nigh for the bank of mum and dad. But it seems that the nation’s parents should not be clearing out rooms or planning their getaways quite just yet, as…
Chicago (July 12, 2011) – Like any good amusement park ride, the theme park industry has endured a lot of twists and turns in the past several years. According to Mintel, theme park revenues grew 10% between 2005 and 2007, but the onset of the recession, coupled with record high…
Chicago (July 7, 2011) – US restaurant sales were hit hard by the recession, and not surprisingly, foodservice purveyors tried to maintain sales and attract customers by promoting value. However, noticeably absent from these”value menus” are healthy dishes with fresh vegetables, fruits and other nutritious ingredients. According to the latest…
“While British women are frequently labelled as having an insatiable appetite for clothes shopping, it appears that for many, clothes shopping is something of a nightmare. Indeed, new research into women’s fashion from Mintel reveals almost half (47%) of the nation’s new mums do not enjoy shopping for clothes and…
“Despite a high level of confidence and faith in institutions, consumers are still feeling the pressure of the economic downturn and according to latest research from Mintel’s flagship report, Irish lifestyles 28% of RoI consumers say that they have no money left after paying bills each month. According to Mintel’s…
“Irish consumers are still feeling the pressure of the economic downturn and according to the latest research from Mintel’s flagship report, Irish lifestyles, worryingly, as many as a quarter of (23%) NI consumers say that they have no money left after paying bills each month. Indeed, bills appear to be…
Chicago (June 24, 2011) – Whether it’s hard-boiled, over-easy or poached; used for breakfast, lunch or dinner, baked goods or sauces… the egg is truly the MVP of the kitchen. Not surprisingly, penetration is extremely high and egg use remains steady at 94% of all US household, according to a…
Chicago (June 23, 2011) – While many television commercials for household cleaning products would have you believe that women are the only ones who pick up a mop or a broom in the household, new research from Mintel highlights that this is simply not the case – in fact, the…
