With social media usage and online shopping becoming more commonplace across generations, women’s clothing retailers are encountering widespread changes in the way they communicate with consumers. According to a new report from Mintel, 67 percent of US women purchased clothing…
Ahead of LC:M (London Collections: Men) latest research from Mintel finds British men really are dedicated followers of fashion, as the UK menswear market grew by an impressive 18% between 2008 and 2013 to reach £12.9 billion in 2013. During 2013, as many as 91% of all British men…
Forget diamonds, new research from Mintel reveals handbags may now be a girl’s best friend. Indeed, today, young British women (aged 16 to 24) think handbags are a more important item to purchase than underwear, with 38% of them having spent their extra money on handbags compared to 36% who…
Chicago (January 9, 2014)—As 2014 begins, Mintel’s Consumer Trends Analysts Jennifer Zegler and Stacy Glasgow outline the four trends set to impact the American consumer market, examining the areas of commercial opportunity for brands – and what consumers will be buying into…
Chicago (March 19, 2012) – Whether you enjoy shopping or abhor the mall, the fact remains that adequate clothing is a necessity. While it’s true that some of us are born with a unique sense of style, others could use some assistance in the fashion department – men especially. In…
Some said there would be no substitute to the changing room, but new research from Mintel finds sales of online fashion have soared, increasing a staggering 152% over the last five years alone to 2010. Indeed, in the last year alone, over one in three (35%) Brits brought their clothes…
It has been an iconic clothing item for fashionable women throughout history, made or broken reputations on the red carpet and most recently been the focal point of an impending Royal marriage – but now it seems dresses are the clothing item of choice for young women. Indeed, latest research…
Chicago (January 14, 2011) – Whether they’re looking for a business suit or a little black dress for a night on the town, women enjoy clothes shopping. In fact, according to latest research from Mintel, 87% of women have gone clothes shopping for themselves in the past year and 84%…
It’s 2010 and the UK market for plus-size clothing has never been bigger, with 45% growth in the plus-size womenswear market over the past five years. With big brand designers this week highlighting demand by announcing plans to launch plus-size clothing, new research from Mintel reveals that almost a quarter…
As Ladies Day at Ascot (17th June) arrives and attendees take the opportunity to show off fashion’s finest creations, new research by Mintel reveals that nearly half (12.7 million) of women in the UK spent the same or more on their clothes in 2009 – despite a year of recession.
Women choose shoes over other accessories to complete their looks Chicago (January 13, 2010)—Carrie Bradshaw had it right: the shoes make the outfit. At least, that’s what today’s working women believe as more than three in five (64%) told Mintel they rely on footwear to complete or change the…
As the 25th London Fashion Week opens today, figures from Mintel’s Global Market Navigator show that the fashion industry has been remarkably resilient to the global economic downturn. The UK, France and Italy have all experienced very stable markets over the past few years and that is predicted to continue…
