Mintel has today (2 October 2018) revealed six key consumer trends impacting industries and markets around the world and identified how they will play out in the years to come. In 2019 and beyond, the global consumer landscape will evolve like…
Less than half of consumers consider the US a global leader, but 71% say America always bounces back
After seeing that the divisive political climate did little to disrupt the economy in 2017, Americans are rolling with the punches this year, even if it means re-thinking the meaning of American pride. New research from Mintel reveals that less than half (42%) of US adults think…
Mintel’s annual Chinese Consumer Report, offering a summary of the key trends and insights into Chinese consumer spending over the last year, reveals that urban Chinese consumers*, today, value the importance of an enjoyable job and work/life balance more so than they did just…
The current global movement towards the banning of plastics is an initiative that resonates well with today’s Australians. Latest research from Mintel reveals that a third of urban Australians prefer to buy products that are sold in eco-friendly packaging (32%), as well as produced using sustainable sourcing…
While consumers are increasingly interested in topics like ethics and sustainability, it seems that Britain’s men are lagging behind women when it comes to maintaining good environmental habits. At a national level, 65% of Brits say they are trying to live more ethically than a year ago. But…
Thai consumers, today, are looking for ways to fulfil their desires to better themselves, according to new research from global market intelligence agency Mintel. Latest findings reveal that as many as four in five (79%) metro Thai consumers would like to have a healthier diet in 2018*,…
As the nation’s parents gear up for summer holiday survival, Mintel reveals the answer to the much debated question: which is more stressful, a toddler or teen? It seems toddlers are running rings around their parents as according to latest research from Mintel on stress and wellbeing,…
With adrenaline levels on the rise surrounding the 2018 FIFA World Cup, latest research from Mintel reveals that as many as 60% of urban Chinese consumers who are interested in sports have watched sports programmes online in the past 12 months*. Comparatively, a similar proportion (61%) of…
The NHS tops the list of what makes British consumers most proud, according to Mintel’s latest flagship British Lifestyles report. As it celebrates its 70th anniversary on 5 July 2018, over half (54%) of all adults include the health service in their list of ‘British things’ in…
There’s no denying the influence of social media celebrities on America’s youth as new research from Mintel reveals that more than one third (34%) of kids aged 6-17 consider social media stars* to be among their top role models, outranking the influence of musicians (33%), athletes (27%),…
While weddings traditionally bring families together, it seems the forthcoming royal nuptials are helping to unite the nation, as latest research from Mintel finds this royal union is encouraging Brits to enjoy a sense of collective pride. A third of Brits (33%) say Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding…
Brits prove they love spoiling their mums as they’re expected to splash out £600 million on Mother’s Day this year, an increase of 3.4% compared to £580 million spent in 2017. Despite this extra spending, Mintel research on marketing to parents finds that advertising makes most mothers…
