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While an Englishman’s home is his castle, across Britain when it comes to cleaning, it seems that consumers might be letting their standards slip. Indeed, new research from Mintel reveals that Brits are spending 32 minutes less on cleaning…
Results from a Mintel survey of over 7,000 consumers across Europe reveals that people in Spain, Italy and Poland are more concerned about the effects of Brexit on their own economies than British consumers are on the UK economy. In research specially commissioned in the aftermath of Britain’s vote to…
Tea, coffee, cola and fruit juice may be amongst the nation’s favourite drinks, but when it comes to Brits oral care, it appears they are public enemy number one. The latest research from Mintel reveals that almost half (46%) of all adults believe…
Muscle milks, protein bars and energy gels, while once sports nutrition products were solely used by bodybuilders and Olympic athletes, it seems today the appeal of these products has stretched out to the UK’s everyday exercisers. New research from Mintel finds that as…
While US Millennials are optimistic about their future, new research from Mintel reveals that the generation fears Father Time, as 57 percent are afraid of getting older. This fear may be the reason why so many young adults are choosing to move…
The higher cost of goods is weighing heavily on the minds of Canadians, leading consumers to practice conservative spending. New research from Mintel reveals that food-related categories such as groceries and foodservice consumed the majority of Canadians’ dollars in 2015 due to a focus on essentials spending, as…
The improving economy has left Americans with a little extra money in their pockets, encouraging many consumers to increase spending across categories, with a particular penchant to splurge on entertainment activities, according to Mintel’s latest research. This comes to the detriment of the clothing, footwear and accessories market…
While appearing ‘cheap’ was once a social stigma for Brits, it seems that thrift is today an asset for consumers in the UK. New research from Mintel finds that fewer than three in 10 (28%) Brits say that they…
Jet-setting, gourmet dining and sparkling wine: new research from Mintel finds that certain markets are flourishing as a result of the UK’s two-track recovery. Indeed, as higher earners are feeling better-off, they’re indulging themselves by spending on experiences and…
Often overshadowed by the preceding generation, America’s iGeneration* is finally coming into their own, edging in on Millennials’ turf as a key consumer demographic with their own unique set of characteristics. Among them is a love of direct mail as new…
You may not be able to buy love, but American parents are paying to bond with their kids: new research from Mintel reveals that despite 57 percent of parents* worrying about spoiling their kids, over half…
It’s a familiar sight – a multitude of bins, bags and crates lined up outside our homes. Indeed, new research from Mintel confirms the nation’s “waste not, want not” mentality as today just 5% of Brits say their households do not recycle. But…