The tobacco category is feeling the heat around the globe as plans to ban in-store displays take hold.
Posted Oct 6, 2009

Consumers are discovering ways to transform their lifestyles and lighten the mood, in spite of the pessimism brought on by the economy, according to Mintel, which has reviewed the top shopper trends it forecast for 2009.
Posted Oct 6, 2009

Energy drinks are not getting any healthier, despite publicity about the potential danger of some ingredients, Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD) reveals.
Posted Oct 6, 2009

Americans think they are healthier than they actually are, according to a new survey from market research firm Mintel, which found people’s perceptions strongly contradict national statistics about obesity, illness and wellness.
Posted Oct 6, 2009

The rapid growth seen by private label is coming to an end but branded fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) are set for a tough time going forward.
Posted Sep 1, 2009

New research from Mintel, which tracks menu trends in restaurants and fast food outlets in the US, reveals the average children’s menu doesn’t offer enough variety or healthy food.
Posted Sep 1, 2009

New research into the teen and tween beauty and personal care market by Mintel has found youngsters more likely to use perfume and mascara than a bodywash or shower gel, while one in three will rely on deoderant instead of a shower every day.
Posted Sep 1, 2009

New research from Mintel shows US consumers are starting to pay more attention to their salt intake as more than half (52%) are monitoring the amount of sodium in their diets.
Posted Sep 1, 2009

Sustainable packaging will not motivate purchases but it is becoming a consumer expectation, according to new research from Datamonitor.
Posted Aug 4, 2009

Consumers are looking for lower prices but are not willing to sacrifice quality, according to new research from Datamonitor.
Posted Aug 4, 2009

Almost all Americans are cutting back because of the recession but in Hispanic households across the country, these cutbacks have a unique tone, according to new research.
Posted Aug 4, 2009

The UK mints market is in decline, according to new research from Mintel.
Posted Aug 4, 2009

Three quarters of shoppers who have made changes to their food and grocery shopping due to recession, such as shopping at discounters, will stick with their new habits when the economy recovers.
Posted Jul 7, 2009

Two new reports from Datamonitor and Verdict Research on the retail sector predict more store closures but say casualties will provide an opportunity for survivors.
Posted Jul 7, 2009

Food prices have fallen for the second month in a row as grocers offer more savings through promotions.
Posted Jul 7, 2009

Engaging younger drinkers in the wine market could prove key for the future success of the industry, new figures released by Mintel reveal.
Posted Jul 7, 2009

Grocery industry think-tank, the IGD says there are seven convenience store models operating globally and businesses looking to target this channel must be able to identify the differences between them.
Posted Jun 9, 2009

Convenience retailing is outpacing the growth of the UK grocery market overall, new research from the IGD reveals.
Posted Jun 9, 2009

The long-term growth potential of the Russian retail market remains huge despite the damaging impact of the global financial crisis, according to a new report from Verdict Research.
Posted Jun 9, 2009

UK retail will be at its weakest in 2009, according to Verdict Research.
Posted Jun 9, 2009

Fewer new products are showing up on supermarket shelves in the US this year as companies cope with the changing economy, according to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD).
Posted Jun 9, 2009

More Americans are leaving their credit cards in their wallets as the weak US economy continues to impact spending.
Posted Jun 9, 2009

Visits from friends and family are most likely to get Brits household cleaning, according to new research from Mintel.
Posted Jun 9, 2009

Market research firm Mintel has reviewed and re-forecasted its research reports from the past two years to identify the US food and drink markets which are doing better in recession.
Posted May 4, 2009

It reports Chinese food came out on top as the nation’s overall favourite ethnic food with 83% of Brits saying Chinese was the cuisine they preferred most, followed by Indian.
Posted May 4, 2009

Aging populations around the world will increasingly shape society and its consumer markets, according to a new report from Datamonitor.
Posted May 4, 2009

Eggs, home beauty treatments and online clothes shopping are among the sectors tipped by Mintel to enjoy growth in 2009.
Posted May 4, 2009

New research from Mintel reveals US consumers are rapidly switching from calorie-laden soda to other, often lighter beverages.
Posted May 4, 2009

Trust-building is poised to emerge as the paramount concern for America in 2009 and will span areas as diverse as food safety and finance, according to the research company Mintel.
Posted Apr 7, 2009

Cheese & onion has overtaken ready salted as the UK’s favourite flavour of crisps, according to new research from Mintel.
Posted Apr 7, 2009

New consumer research from Mintel suggests the economy is starting to cast a shadow over green living’s glow.
Posted Apr 7, 2009

The global male grooming market is continuing to expand, although at a slower rate than often expected, according to a new report from Datamonitor.
Posted Apr 7, 2009

Global retail shrinkage is forecast to reach almost $115bn by the end of 2009, according to a new report from Datamonitor.
Posted Mar 5, 2009

Put the shopper at the centre of the manufacturer and retailer relationship. That’s the call of a new white paper from the Global Commerce Initiative (GCI), a voluntary body representing 45 major retailing and manufacturing companies.
Posted Mar 5, 2009

Recession has taken over from corporate responsibility as the number one priority for the food industry in 2009, according to a new survey from the global food business network, CIES.
Posted Mar 5, 2009

Consumers across the world enjoy alcohol in a responsible and relaxing fashion, according to a new report from Datamonitor.
Posted Mar 5, 2009

Online spending in the UK rose by 19% in January 2009 compared with the previous year, according to the latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index.
Posted Mar 5, 2009

Adopting a healthier lifestyle is still the top resolution for British consumers in 2009, according to market research firm Mintel.
Posted Feb 3, 2009

France and the UK present golden opportunities for discounter penetration and expansion, according to a new report from Verdict Research.
Posted Jan 6, 2009

British motorist have changed the way they drive over the past 12 months to cut back on the amount of petrol they use, according to research company, Mintel.
Posted Jan 6, 2009

UK retailers should brace themselves to cope with one of the worst years on record in 2009, according to Verdict Research.
Posted Jan 6, 2009

Growth in UK online spending in November surged 26% on October, according to figures released from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index.
Posted Jan 6, 2009

Sales of value own labels at UK supermarkets have risen sharply, according to the latest data from TNS Worldpanel.
Posted Dec 2, 2008

Convenience stores can attract new customers as a result of the credit crunch, according to the IGD’s chief economist James Walton.
Posted Dec 2, 2008

European Internet users purchased a record amount of products online in 2008, according to the latest EIAA Mediascope Europe Study, which analyses consumers’ online behaviour in 10 European countries.
Posted Dec 2, 2008

The UK convenience market has grown ahead of the total grocery market in 2008 and will continue to outperform the overall market for the next five years.
Posted Dec 2, 2008

UK convenience stores will experience a successful Christmas as rising fuel costs encourage consumers to shop locally.
Posted Dec 2, 2008

Retailers and manufacturers view corporate responsibility as a driver of innovation that can help build growth and profitability rather than a cost.
Posted Nov 4, 2008

UK food shoppers are economising on their food shop and spending more time bargain hunting, but this is not the same as down-trading.
Posted Nov 4, 2008

UK shoppers will spend more this Christmas than last despite the current financial crisis, but the extra spend will be driven by the higher cost of food, according to retail analysts Verdict Research.
Posted Nov 4, 2008

UK shoppers are embracing a thriftier way of living, according to new research from Mintel.
Posted Nov 4, 2008

High and rising oil prices are the number one challenge for the global convenience industry, according to a new report from Insight.
Posted Oct 6, 2008

Discounters are winning scale in the U.K. market and threaten convenience stores and top-up shopping as much as supermarkets. Those are the key conclusions of Nielsen’s Consumer Insight report, Shoppers Count on the Discounters.
Posted Oct 6, 2008

Sales of organic food in U.K. convenience stores are growing at twice the rate than at their main rivals, new data from Nielsen reveals.
Posted Oct 6, 2008

Cider and vodka are the fastest-growing alcoholic drinks around the world, according to Nielsen’s first global report on trends in alcoholic beverage consumption.
Posted Oct 6, 2008

An unprecedented wave of investment in U.K. town centres won’t stop the long-term migration of retail sales to out-of-town parks, according to new reports from Verdict Research.
Posted Oct 6, 2008