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Mood is the most popular motivator of fragrance choice for women, according to Mintel. The research company reports over half (54%) of female fragrance users decide what fragrance to use based on how they’re feeling. Coming in at second place,
Sales on the high street were higher than a year ago in October, according to the latest CBI monthly Distributive Trades Survey. The figure was positive for the fourth month in a row, and retailers predict a slightly faster increase
Mintel has predicted nine key consumer trends for 2011, which it claims have been shaped by the global recession. The research company says consumer behaviour has been changed for the long term with attitudes inspired by a changed value set.
Consumer demand for sustainable food and drink continues to grow in the US and suppliers are meeting the need, according to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD), which has tracked more than 13,000 new sustainable food and drink products since
Sainsbury’s was the star performing grocer among the top four in the 12 weeks ending 3 October 2010, according to the latest grocery market figures from Kantar Worldpanel. Sainsbury’s recorded 5.6% growth and increased its market share by 0.2%. It
Most British shoppers are more attracted to ideas like self-sufficiency and achieving a zero-waste household than using modern technology to help them shop and live their lives in the future, according to new research published by food and grocery analysts,
Two thirds of Americans enjoy a daily cup of coffee but sales have been relatively unchanged in recent years, according to Mintel. The research company says the stagnant market is largely due to the sector’s loyal, older customers but appealing
Small business loan marketing remains at an all-time low in the US, despite government initiatives to stimulate lending activity, according to Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides direct marketing competitive intelligence. In Q3 2010*, just 3% of Mintel Comperemedia’s small
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has come under fire in the US, resulting in a proposed name change to corn sugar. While it’s unclear what effects this possible name change will have, consumers are continually concerned about the controversial food
Sales on the high street were higher than a year ago in September, representing the third consecutive year-on-year increase and surpassing expectations, according to the latest CBI quarterly Distributive Trades Survey. Retailers expect another strong rise in sales next month.
Despite the growth of the online channel, retail stores still remain critical to attracting and retaining customers. That is one of the key findings of a new Accenture survey of senior executives at the world’s largest communications companies; primarily wireless
Whole grain products are taking off in the US as consumers seek out affordable better-for-you food amidst constant obesity concerns, according to recent research from Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD). It found more than 3,700 products were launched since
Retail sales volumes decreased by 0.5% between July and August, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Food stores decreased by 0.5% while non-food stores decreased by 0.7%. Within non-food stores there were decreases across all sectors apart from
Half (49%) of shoppers across four European countries expect to be buying more food and grocery products with ethical credentials in future, according to new research published by international food and grocery analysts IGD. IGD surveyed 2,700 shoppers about ethical
Asda’s market share has fallen for the ninth consecutive month, according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks ending 5 September 2010. It shows Asda’s sales grew by 2.6% in the latest period, behind
Ice cream sales in the top five European markets – France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK – have increased to £4.6bn from £4.1bn in 2008, according to new research from Mintel. Sales in the US are expected to reach
Grocery market figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks ending 8 August 2010, show healthy growth in the grocery sector, boosted by food price inflation, which crept up in August for the third month running. Despite the
Energy drinks/shots manufacturers are having difficulties attracting new customers in the US, despite a 136% increase in sales from 2005 to 2009, according to new research from Mintel. Three quarters (74%) of those surveyed say they don’t consume energy drinks/shots
Grocers, clothing and footwear retailers were among the star performers on the high street in July, according to the the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey. It found sales on the high street increased in July compared with a year ago,
Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides direct marketing competitive intelligence, found 45% of US adults with access to the internet have bypassed their banks’ online bill payment service and go directly to the biller’s website instead. Twenty-two percent of online banking
More restaurants in the US are labeling menu dishes as healthy, according to new Mintel research. The move follows last month’s recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC). Mintel found that between Q2 2009 and Q2 2010 menu items
New research reveals nine in 10 UK internet users are using social media. According to comScore, of the 38.2m people age 15 and over who went online in May 2010, nine out of 10 visited at least one social networking
Latest grocery market figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks ending 11 July 2010, show a boost in sales for the major retailers despite concerns of a double-dip recession and the approaching government spending cuts. Grocery market
Mintel research finds more US consumers are drinking alcohol at home, instead of in bars or restaurants. Among alcohol drinkers, 90% consume alcoholic beverages at home, compared to 77% who drink outside the home. Furthermore, those surveyed consume almost twice
Voucher codes site Savoo.co.uk claims it is helping shoppers to save money by sharing industry data that reveals what month retailers offer the best discount deals on consumer items. The data highlights when retailers offer the biggest discounts on everyday
