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Mintel European Retail Intelligence provides independent, expert coverage of the major retail sectors throughout Europe. Each title in this series analyses retailing trends in up to 19 European markets, including the Scandinavian nations and Eastern European countries such as the Czech Republic ...

This report builds on the analysis presented in Mintel’s Home Improvement—U.S., February 2011 and DIY Home Improvement—U.S., May 2010. The focus of this report is retail Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and decorating products purchased directly by consumers and installed by them. DIY activities include ...

The home décor market suffered sales declines during the recessionary years, yet has returned to growth in 2010 and 2011. The fortunes of this market are inherently linked to the rebound in the housing market as well as consumers’ renewed optimism in the economy. These as well as other factors ...

Changes in consumer electronics ownership and cellular data services are creating scenarios that promote online sales: smartphone apps allow consumers to scan barcodes when at brick-and-mortar retailers and help them determine whether immediacy is of sufficient value to incur the price difference; ...

While convenience stores have offered fresh, prepared foods for years, it’s only over the last decade that the trend has accelerated. Today, convenience stores are capturing more dashboard-dining occasions, delivering the benefits of quick, easily accessible, one-stop shopping. Industry players ...

The convenience store (c-store) is a regular stop for Black consumers who rely on them for gasoline purchases and a variety of products and merchandise. Black adults are more likely to visit a c-store than any other ethnic group, with Black men being the most active c-store visitors. Mintel also ...

It’s no secret that demand for better-for-you (BFY) snacks, prepared foods and beverages is on the rise. Companies around the globe are reformulating old products and bringing new ones to market to satisfy changing consumer preferences. While low and reduced-calorie products are at the forefront ...

Both the number of Hispanics in the U.S. and their purchasing power are growing rapidly. With 51 million people in 2011 and purchasing power projected to reach more than $1.4 trillion by 2014 Hispanics are a key group for convenience stores (c-stores) to court. But Hispanics are not a homogenous ...

The retail gluten-free food market has grown to an estimated $6.1 billion in 2011. While this figure includes all food labeled gluten free (including products that are inherently gluten free such as scallops or tomato sauce), sales of gluten-free food products that are alternatives to ...

Retail sales at drug stores grew by 3.6% in 2011, reaching $230 billion, and are expected to increase by a further 5% in 2012. Growth is driven by the aging population, rising levels of obesity and obesity-related illnesses and conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. As these groups seek ...

With anticipated spending of $22.8 billion and a 6.8% increase compared to 2010, the Back to School (BTS) shopping market showed signs of recovery in 2011. Nonetheless, growth in this competitive market is shaped by shifting tastes, as conscious teens and economizing parents intend to find the ...

Mintel's Special Report Series are unique research findings that shed essential light on British attitudes, hopes, fears and desires.

By providing a comprehensive picture of the UK consumer, Mintel's special reports generally make newsworthy material for the national press, television and radio. ...

Mintel European Retail Intelligence provides independent, expert coverage of the major retail sectors throughout Europe. Each title in this series analyses retailing trends in up to 19 European markets, including the Scandinavian nations and Eastern European countries such as the Czech Republic ...

“Consumers are becoming increasingly savvy about promotions and are aware of what represents value and what does not, something which means that retailers may have to give greater consideration to the specific mechanics and objectives of their promotional strategies.”

– Chris Wisson, Senior Food ...

“The convenience operations from the major grocery multiples are not traditional c-stores: instead, they are pared-down versions of their superstore offers. For independents, this means there are pressures to compete but there are also gaps in the offer to exploit. The independents must restate ...

The retail sector remained challenging in 2010, although generally speaking it enjoyed a narrow recovery on the much harsher climate in 2009. January aside, which was impacted by the bad weather, the retail sector enjoyed growth in both volume and value terms, even in December which was again hit ...

“Online travel-based resources or booking facilities need to offer a dedicated mobile experience in order to ensure that they maintain market share over 2012 and 2013, as browsing from mobile devices becomes more frequent both at home and abroad. Creating an online presence that consumers can ...

“The strong interest in provenance among the higher-earning households signals the ongoing potential to leverage origin information to justify added value. Emphasising provenance on-pack has potential to appeal to those consumers who are willing to pay more for a British product.”

– Amy Lloyd, ...

“The market for food is changing. We are seeing the beginnings of a shift away from the superstores and towards online retailing and convenience stores. That is not to say that the superstores are in trouble, but the days when they swept all before them are now over.”

– Richard Perks, Director of ...

“As mobile devices become the key connecting point for cross-channel they will have a major impact on how companies communicate with their customers and how they foster loyalty, but they could become the perfect conduit for delivering more potent messages about the advantages of ‘click and collect’