With the technology boom providing more ways than ever for people to occupy their free time, across Australia, consumers are looking to go back to basics and spend more time with their loved ones. According to new research from global market intelligence agency Mintel, over half (51%)…
Fondly known as the land of opportunity, America’s fabric is a complicated weave of varying identities, aspirations and lifestyles and, despite rising income disparity, new Mintel research reveals that half (49 percent) of all Americans consider themselves “middle class.” Regardless…
While the outcome of Brexit may be uncertain, Mintel’s flagship British Lifestyles report reveals that consumers are braced for an expensive future ahead. Over four in five (83%) Brits are currently concerned about seeing price rises on goods and services, with 59% worried about the mounting cost…
With Pippa and James’s big day fast approaching, new Mintel report on attitudes towards weddings in the UK reveals that it’s not just royal guests who are splashing out on glamorous wedding attire. Of those who have bought a new outfit for a wedding in the last…
Declining birth rates, aging demographics, urbanisation and the need for higher productivity in personal and professional spheres, are some of the key factors that are forcing change in Asian societies. As a result, generations are navigating their lives from childhood to seniority in a way that has never been done…
Despite societal pressures to get married and have kids, it seems that America’s singles are taking advantage of their independence and looking for ways to better themselves before locking down love. New research from Mintel reveals that single adults are more likely to consider…
Healthy living, time management and improving relationships top the list of consumer priorities* Happiness the leading motivation for living a healthy lifestyle India has the highest share of ‘natural’ food product launches in Asia between 2012 to 2016 It seems the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle is a nationwide obsession…
It seems that a carefree attitude to safe sex is plaguing the sexual health of the nation’s young as new research on sexual health from Mintel reveals just 72% of under-25’s believe it is important to have regular sexual health screening if you have casual relationships. Mintel…
It seems that Brits love of cycling has moved up a gear, as latest research from Mintel reveals that the number of Brits interested in taking up cycling in the future almost doubled in the last two years – up from just one in ten (10%) in…
Looking ahead to 2017, Mintel’s APAC research director, Matthew Crabbe and Manager of Trends APAC Delon Wang discuss the four key Chinese consumer trends set to impact the China market, including implications for both consumers and brands. MITIGATING FUTURE SHOCK Decades of rapid economic development and social…
Looking ahead to 2017, Mintel’s Consumer Trends Consultant Stacy Glasgow Bingle and Manager of Trends North America Carli Gernot discuss the four key North America consumer trends set to impact the US and Canada markets, including implications for both consumers and…
The key trends and products set to make an impact on consumer mindsets in the coming year have been revealed today (Thursday 3rd November), as Mintel highlights the seven key consumer trends set to impact Europe in 2017. Mintel’s Senior Trend Consultant…
