With the deadline looming for UK companies to report their gender pay gap*, new research from Mintel on the working life reveals a distinct lack of confidence among British female workers when it comes to asking for more. While on average a third (32%) of workers feel…
As the Lantern Festival approaches—the first major traditional festival after Chinese New Year—new research from Mintel reveals that food is the biggest spending focus for Chinese consumers during traditional Chinese festivals, with 67% of urban Chinese consumers buying festive foods during festivals, followed by 65% choosing in-home…
In today’s modern Chinese family, parents are more invested than ever in creating better environments both for themselves and their children to live, work and play. In fact, new research from Mintel reveals that 72% of young Chinese parents* agree raising their children is more important than…
While it seems being stressed is a way of life for today’s Brits, new research from Mintel on healthy lifestyles finds that it is the nation’s young who are suffering the most, with daily anxiety and stress peaking among 16-24-year-olds. Stress is almost universal, as 85% of Brits…
While the staying power of New Year’s resolutions is questionable, it seems that Americans who may have committed to living healthier lives in 2017 have found success. New research from Mintel reveals that more than half (55 percent) of Americans…
Tossing and turning night after night; it’s a lonely place to be. However, Mintel’s Sleep Aids UK 2017 Report reveals that bleary-eyed Brits are not alone, as today half (50%) of all Brits say they typically struggle to sleep. Failing to hit the seven hour mark, the…
As China gets set to mark Singles’ Day this Saturday (11th November 2017), in the UK it seems it will be unattached women that will be celebrating the occasion. Mintel’s Single Lifestyles UK 2017 Report reveals that 61% of single women say they are happy with their relationship…
While pets may be man’s best friend and ‘purr-fect’ companions, it seems that Brits are increasingly turning their backs on their furry friends. Indeed, Mintel’s UK 2017 research on Britain’s Pet Owners reveals that pet ownership has tumbled by seven percentage points in five years, with just…
While motherhood is full of beautiful moments, the everyday isn’t always picture perfect and it’s this reality that moms like to see reflected in advertising from their favorite brands. New research from Mintel reveals that six in ten (59 percent) moms* prefer…
Mintel has today (31 October, 2017) revealed the key consumer trends set to impact China in 2018. Over the coming year: Consumers will embrace machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) as long as it makes their lives easier and they are permitted to opt-in or opt-out. Young…
Mintel announced today (October 11, 2017) the four key trends set to impact North American consumer markets over the coming year. With surprises at every turn and vague uncertainty gripping Americans and Canadians daily, being attuned to consumer trends across transparency, value,…
Mintel has today (Wednesday 11th October, 2017) revealed the key consumer trends set to impact Europe in 2018. Over the coming year: Consumers will take to the seas to reel in recycling as a new wave of marine conservation emerges. Digital disclosure legislation and hacks will see…
