Despite waning interest for traditional in-store holiday shopping events like Black Friday, it seems younger consumers are hitting the pavement in pursuit of deals this upcoming holiday season. Mintel’s Winter Holiday Shopping US 2017 market report reveals that iGeneration* winter holiday shoppers…
Today, the value-added 24-hour services provided by convenience stores allow consumers to buy whatever they want, whenever they want – and it seems there is a need for differentiation among chains to attract the discerning urban Chinese consumer. New research from global market intelligence agency Mintel reveals…
That familiar knock on the door or ring of the doorbell – it seems Britain has never been busier receiving parcels and packages by courier and express delivery. Indeed, Mintel’s Courier and Express Delivery UK 2017 report reveals that the courier and express delivery market* witnessed an impressive…
They may be our most faithful companions, but it seems our four-legged friends must be stylish too. Indeed, Mintel’s Petcare 2017 Report reveals that a quarter (24%) of the UK’s pet owners say that it’s important to keep up-to-date with the latest styles of pet accessories. Just…
Brits are increasingly taking advantage of fresh milk and frozen peas being just a click away. Indeed, new research from Mintel on online grocery retailing in the UK forecasts sales to reach £11.1 billion in 2017, up from an estimated £9.9 billion in 2016. With the market…
Gender norms have become pervasive across consumer categories, especially those having to do with children. Today, however, a shift away from gender stereotypes is driving more and more Americans to seek out gender neutral products and it seems parents are beginning to embrace this trend.
Food is the leading product for Chinese consumers to buy online from Australia and New Zealand, followed by baby food and products Total combined online cross-border e-commerce market in China grew by a factor of ten between 2011 and 2016 to reach an estimated RMB 626 billion in 2016 30%…
From 2016 to 2021, growth is expected to slow to a still-strong CAGR of 15% Despite rapid growth in recent years, the Haitao market is expected to peak within China’s overall online retail market. New research from Mintel reveals that in China the total combined online cross-border…
Following the Great Recession, the US new car market has experienced consistent growth for six straight years*. New research from Mintel on new cars in the US reveals that new car sales are forecast to…
Looking ahead to 2017, Mintel has announced five key trends set to impact global packaging markets during the next year, including implications for consumers, brands, retailers, and package manufacturers. David Luttenberger, Global Packaging Director at Mintel, said: “Consumers often and easily get…
As Brits start to turn their minds towards filling this year’s stockings, Mintel estimates that total UK retail sales will grow 2.5% in December 2016 to reach £42.2 billion. Shying away from the Christmas high street rush, new research from Mintel reveals…
While physical grocery stores have long been king in Europe, it seems like Millennials are now leading the online grocery shopping revolution on the continent, as they increasingly opt for the stress-free and time saving convenience of online shopping. Indeed, new research from Mintel finds that almost half (45%) of…
