Chicago (March 8, 2011) – Consumers are quick to consider the environmental impact of their cars and household cleaning products, but what about their airline of choice, or financial service provider? According to latest Mintel research, consumers are just as interested in patronizing ‘green’ services as they are about purchasing…
Chicago (January 31, 2011) – With the economy on the mend, many Americans are looking at the future with more optimism than they did prior to the recession. According to Mintel’s recently published Wealth Management – January 2011 report, more than eight in10 high net worth households (defined as households…
With university fees set to rocket, saving for children’s education has never been more at the forefront of parent’s minds. Indeed, new research from Mintel finds over half of parent savers say that funding university is one of the main reasons that they save for their children (54%). Providing additional…
Chicago (January 18, 2011) – The economic climate of the past few years has been difficult on many consumers, but it seems not everyone is coming out of the recent recession on equal footing. Research conducted by the market research firm Mintel shows that 45-54-year-olds (younger Baby Boomers and older…
Once the preserve of Britain’s ladies, it now looks like Britain’s men will be hoping to catch a whiff of celebrity this Christmas as new research from Mintel finds that men are increasingly dabbing into the celebrity perfume market. Today, some 6% of Britain’s men own a celebrity fragrance, compared…
It’s the season of goodwill and it seems that while the economic climate may have squeezed our wallet, it has not affected consumer generosity. Indeed, according to latest research from Mintel, over two thirds (68%) of adults have donated to charity in the last year and a massive 83% plan…
Chicago (December 14, 2010) – Kids today are more tech-savvy than ever before, learning about new products or activities from a wide variety of sources. Friends, the Internet and television ads are all considered go-to sources of information for children aged 6-11. However, latest research from Mintel finds that almost…
They are lining the shelves and should soon be lining our mantle pieces, but latest research from Mintel reveals there may be a little less writing this year, as sales of Christmas cards are declining. Over the past four years, there has been a dramatic decrease in the number of…
While burglary is every homeowners nightmare and the risk of it has created a huge industry of burglary prevention equipment, new research from Mintel highlights that the most basic preventative measures are being ignored. Indeed, while the market is set to hit £100 million for the first time in 2010,…
It’s supposed to be a mark of distinction, but going grey is now the top concern for British men, according to new research from Mintel – and 45 marks the age when panic really sets in. Hair colour is the number one appearance concern for men today, with as many…
Chicago (July 29, 2010) – One year after President Obama signed the CARD Act into law, it appears that many potentially negative outcomes of the new regulations did not materialize. In fact, according to Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides direct marketing competitive intelligence, competition is actually increasing in the…
As June approaches and the nation anticipates a summer of football frenzy, new research from Mintel reveals it is not only the fans who are anticipating cheering a good result. Mintel’s exclusive research reveals that nearly two thirds (63%) of Brits can be expected to increase their leisure spending as…
