Two-thirds of adults cook their evening meal from scratch. However, most draw upon a repertoire of meal options that includes take-aways and ready meals.; Manufacturers and retailers of convenience foods are failing to attract their share of older shoppers, with this group preferring to cook their evening meals from scratch.; Consumers who typically eat ready meals and takeaways in the evening are more likely to eat a larger meal at lunchtime and to work irregular hours. But this group spends more time cooking at the weekend: manufacturers and retailers could target this group by offering meal kits and promotions based around popular takeaway dishes to encourage them to cook more.
The weak economy and low consumer confidence has prompted people to cut back on spending, become more demanding and value-oriented - all in all a more difficult proposition.; Helped by the work of aggregators and a more cost-conscious consumer mindset during the recession, people are increasingly switching their provider.; The total gross income of the major banks (MBBG members) fell by 16% in 2008, from £100.8 billion to £84.8 billion, as a result of the recession.
The women's outerwear market is estimated to be worth £20.7bn in 2009, a 2% decline on 2008, as incomes are being squeezed and many consumers have started to cut back. However, a small recovery in the women's outerwear market is expected in 2010 (growth of 1% to reach £21bn), but it will not be until 2011 that women's spending growth will return to 2007 levels.; Mintel's reseacrh shows that over 8 million women say they don't need any excuse to buy clothes. This indicates they are willing to buy at any time, including on impulse. While they are most likely to be well off, it is interesting that they are not the youngest age groups, but more likely 45-64s.
Like a small town high school marching band, the success of the breakfast food market is largely determined by the widely varying talents of its members. The varying sales of the 10 competing segments combine for flat overall results. This report explores the factors that influence product selection—health and price emerge as key themes. The heart of the report is Mintel’s exclusive consumer research and analysis that explores breakfast usage by frequency, procurement, location and type as well as behavior regarding, attitudes towards, and preferences related to breakfast foods.
