Looking ahead to 2016, Mintel has announced six key trends set to impact global packaging markets over the next year, including implications for both consumers and brands. David Luttenberger, Global Packaging Director at Mintel, said:…
Finding clothes to fit a larger frame has long been an issue for US adults, but new research from Mintel highlights this problem is now an issue for both young and old, as nearly one in seven (15 percent) parents with…
With the festive season just around the corner, many Brits will be treating themselves to a party-ready outfit. However, it seems that some could be searching longer than others as new research from Mintel finds that more than one in three (38%) Brits agree they struggle to find clothes that…
As the weather begins to turn and decorations light up storefronts, Americans find themselves gearing up for another winter holiday shopping season. The 2014 holiday season produced the highest retail sales in recent history, presenting a challenge for the retail industry to surpass this benchmark in the upcoming…
Mintel expects total UK retail sales growth of 2.5% in December 2015, taking retail sales up to £42 billion 21% of Brits say they will spend more online for Christmas 2015, down from 25% in 2014 11% of Brits who bought Christmas gifts in 2014 did so on Black Friday…
At the start of autumn, it’s not hard to believe that many Canadians are already thinking ahead to the holidays. However, as new research from Mintel reveals, much of the holiday shopping will not take place until a few weeks before. In fact,…
With the long-awaited Rugby World Cup kicking off this Friday, no doubt Brits across the country will be pulling on their rugby shirts to support their team in style. New research from Mintel reveals that Brits love of sporting events over the past…
From sun dials, to pocket watches, to smartwatches, telling the time has certainly evolved over history and today it seems the humble watch has had a new lease of life as a fashion staple. Indeed, new research from Mintel finds that a quarter (24%)…
With the back-to-school shopping season in full swing, new research from Mintel reveals how consumers are leveraging saving strategies to cut costs. Some 42 percent of back-to-school (BTS) shoppers say it takes multiple trips to get everything they need for the…
With online sales of electrical and electronic goods remaining hot on the heels of fashion over the past few years, new research from Mintel finds they will finally surge ahead to take the top spot in 2015. Sales of electrical and electronic goods…
Courier and express delivery market posts strong growth as young men splash out on next day services
94% of UK consumers have experienced courier or express delivery services in the past six months The number of parcels sent is estimated to grow by 40%, to reach three billion by 2019 Younger males are more likely to have selected a quick delivery time, with 43% of men aged…
There is no question that smartphone ownership and engagement is on the rise in Canada with 67 percent of the population currently owning a smartphone. Furthermore, usage of smartphones is extending into leisure activities, as 38 percent of Canadians cannot imagine being without their…
