While the recent economic climate has resulted in many reports of consumer pessimism on life opportunities, new research from Mintel reveals that in 2014, this may not necessarily be the case for many consumers. Indeed, encouragingly, Mintel’s flagship report British Lifestyles reveals that over eight in ten (83%) consumers believe…
Sir Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish and Chris Froome – their bikes are the envy of Britain’s cycling enthusiasts – and it seems they have acted as an inspiration to the nation as new research from Mintel finds Britain’s cyclists trading up to better quality models. Valued at £745 million in…
Chicago (March 7, 2014)—With consumer privacy at the forefront of the nation’s collective consciousness given the recent Target data breach and ongoing NSA spying scandal, new Mintel research finds that while consumers are becoming increasingly protective of their personal information, Millennials are much more prone to…
Once quitting smoking was simply a matter of a patch, gum or tablet, but new research from Mintel sees smokers in the UK increasingly turning to E-cigarettes to beat the habit. Indeed, latest research from Mintel finds that today, while sales of smoking cessation aids have…
According to the old adage, love is not a commodity which can be purchased – but ahead of Valentine’s day, new research from Mintel reveals that money can, in fact, buy you love. Today, a lonely 7% of the nation* have never…
As 2014 begins, Mintel identifies five key trends set to impact the consumer market across Asia Pacific. Overall, Mintel seeks to answer, “What will consumers be buying into in 2014?” Internationalism on the agenda Whether to share joy, like the…
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…
As a new year begins and the thoughts of many Brits turn to the tricky problem of how to alleviate the excesses of the festive season, new research from Mintel reveals we are a nation of dieters, with a massive 55% of Brits – equating to 29…
Mintel’s annual Irish Lifestyles report highlights a significant rise in Ireland’s stress levels as the economic downturn sees financial pressure taking its toll on Irish health. Indeed, revealing an alarming increase in the levels of stress suffered by consumers today, as many as 35% of RoI consumers report…
Looking ahead to 2014, Mintel’s Senior Trends Consultant Richard Cope outlines the four trends set to impact the consumer market in the UK, examining the areas of commercial opportunity for brands – and what consumers will be buying into in 2014. 1 – Internationalism on the Agenda “After…
Chicago (November 11, 2013)—In recent years it’s become clear that the word “family” doesn’t have to mean a mother, father and 2.5 children. Some families are multi-generational where grandparents have a bigger role in raising their grandchildren, or include two same sex parents, and these new families translate to…
Chicago (September 19, 2013) — High underemployment may be the new normal in America as a new report from Mintel reveals some 31% of Americans describe their current employment situation as under- or unemployed. Among adults who are underemployed, more than one-third (34%) of those working full time have…
