Five key changes to consumer behavior and how businesses can thrive Around the world, people have been shaken into uncertainty by the economic crisis. But the recent US presidential election has given rise to feelings of hope and optimism. Looking ahead to 2009, Mintel sees five major ways that…
Five key changes to consumer behaviour and how businesses can thriveAround the world, people have been shaken into uncertainty by the economic crisis. But the recent US presidential election has given rise to feelings of hope and optimism. Looking ahead to 2009, Mintel sees five major ways that consumers will…
New Mintel survey shows health trends beginning to impact awarenessIt seems “Eat fresh” may ring truer to today’s kids and teens than “Run for the border.” A new survey from Mintel suggests adolescent’s food perceptions and actual eating habits may not be as dire as many adults thought.Asking why they…
As purse strings tighten, Brits are taking a leaf out of Tom and Barbara’s book and turning to ‘The Good Life’ to see them through these tougher times. Indeed, latest research from Mintel finds as many as one in four (25%) adults are ‘Good Lifers’ embracing this thriftier way of…
So far this year, British shoppers have been in denial – spending more than they did in 2007, in spite of the mounting evidence that their incomes were being squeezed. Until now that is. Latest research from MINTEL shows that reality is beginning to strike and we Brits are now…
Young adults and minorities represent bright spots amid mortgage doom & gloomThe housing boom of 2004-2005 led to a bust that’s worse than most expected. Home prices are still falling, foreclosures rising, and home ownership rates are starting to drop. Still, market research firm Mintel sees golden opportunities in this…
With Sexual Health Week now in full flow, new research from MINTEL can reveal that attitudes to sexual health are still alarmingly relaxed in Britain today. Indeed, just one in three adults (33%) say they always use a condom with a new partner, a time when it really is important…
Today, one in three (21 million) Brits are aged over 50 and latest research from MINTEL finds that they are a truly inspirational generation. They not only look after their own kids well into adulthood, they often take care of their young grandchildren, do what they can to stay healthy…
Mintel finds more new products boasting environmentally friendly claimsAmericans increasingly express environmental concerns, so manufacturers are taking steps to convey the eco-friendliness of their products. According to Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), the number of new products with an environmentally friendly claim has grown substantially over the past five…
Young adults remain untapped market for financial advisorsDespite an uncertain economy and warnings about future shortfalls in Social Security funding, today’s young adults are not stepping up to save for retirement. A recent report from Mintel reveals that over two-thirds (69%) of Generation Y workers who can participate in a…
Consumer survey finds more people regularly purchasing green products Driven by increased environmental awareness, Americans are quickly moving to the greener end of the spectrum. Latest findings from Mintel, a leading market research company, reveal that over one-third of adults (36%) claim to “regularly” buy green products. Just 16 months…
Mintel predicts upcoming global new product trendsIn the New Year we can expect to see a flood of new products that complement a simpler, purer and more natural way of life, according to research from Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD). Mintel GNPD has identified innovative new product trends set…
