It’s been billed as the ultimate in convenience and enjoyed phenomenal growth over the past few years but according to new research from Mintel, it seems many Brits are yet to click with online grocery shopping. Nearly half the population (45%) do not see the point of shopping for food…
Chicago (April 28, 2009)—Fewer new products are showing up on supermarket shelves this year as companies cope with the changing economy. New data from the Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) shows total food and drink product launches have been cut in half since last year (a 51% decline from…
Rough holiday retail season expected, but silver bells could still ring for retailers who understand shifts in people’s budgeting practices. Stockings may not be as stuffed this year, as new research from Mintel reports that three in five Americans (60%) say they’re trying to stick to a budget more this…
Cheap sovereign rings and bargain-basement gold chains could well have had their day, as latest research from MINTEL shows that Brits are now splashing the cash when it comes to their jewellery. In fact, the market for precious metal jewellery was worth some £2.5 billion last year, up 7% on…
Chinese shoppers have caught the luxury bug. But unlike many Brits, rather than going into debt to get the look, they are saving up before they splash out. In fact, latest research from MINTEL shows that the number one spending priority for the Chinese is savings and investments, with 61%…
on additives and preservativesWorried about the unseen nasties lurking in your food? Well, this could well be a thing of the past as food and drink manufacturers go ‘au naturel’ and launch more new ‘additive- and preservative-free’ products than ever before. Riding on the wave of interest in all things…
European department stores are set to offer a more premium product range as they start to feel the pinch in their traditional middle market. Latest research from MINTEL finds that the mixed goods sector (which includes department stores) in the seven most sophisticated European department store markets grew by less…
Recent Mintel Report Cites Lower-Cost Options and Marketing Woes as Key ChallengesDespite major expansion during the 1990s, the U.S. candle market’s growth has been extinguished slightly since 2003. The market, estimated at $2.3 billion in 2006, has experienced success across all consumer groups, but lower-cost alternatives and lack of brand…
Bringing ingredients from the banks of the Amazon to everyday productsFood cooked to perfection – with a little help from technology…
Global Trendspotter Identifies Amazonia, Refills, and Teen Snacking Among Big Trends to Watch in the New YearChicago (November 16, 2006)— As the year comes to a close, Mintel’s trendspotters have predicted 10 key trends that will shape the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in the New Year. In addition to…
Internet retail sales in the UK have overtaken those in Germany, as the UK is crowned ‘king of the clicks’. Latest research from MINTEL shows that although Germany is the largest economy in Europe, Internet retail sales in the UK (9.79bn Euros) stood some 80 million Euros ahead of Germany…
Brainier citizens, graceful ageing and portion control all top MINTEL predictions for 2006Latest research from MINTEL’s GNPD (Global New Products Database) finds the thirst for innovation continues unabated as last year a new product was launched every three and a half minutes. In 2005 alone, a staggering 156,125 new food…
