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 Depending upon the type of pub, bar snacks are evolving away from the traditional pint and pork scratchings combination. Helena Spicer
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Funerals - UK The funeral market is in the early stages of radical change. Death remains the final taboo subject that inhibits discussion about alternatives to the current provision. Reflecting the emotional sensitivities surrounding the subject, funeral providers are orientated to providing the traditional ceremony based on the Christian faith and, understandably, are cautious in embracing new methods or products. This report considers the growth and development of non-traditional funerals which are responding to changes in consumer attitudes to death and to funerals.  Slimming Meals - US This report gives industry marketers, manufacturers, retailers, and investment professionals what they need to know to broaden their understanding of the dynamic slimming meals market. It also shares insights to help grow sales to both existing and new customers. For example, the report:  Creditor Insurance - UK The creditor insurance market has seen a rapid change in fortunes. In recent years, it has been a key driver of profits in the financial services market, with lenders making healthy margins from consumers looking to protect their loan repayments in the event of illness or unemployment. The situation today, though, looks very different. Rumblings of discontent from the consumer press has turned into a full-blown attack on the market – one that has been joined by regulatory bodies such as the FSA and the OFT.  Pizza - US This Mintel report includes sales of the following products designed for preparation at home:  Small Kitchen Appliances - US In this report, Mintel provides a wealth of data for understanding which segments (and suppliers) are flourishing in the competitive global market for small kitchen appliances. In addition to including market size information from 2000-07, this report has an extremely thorough segmentation of the market. The seven-year data spread for 11 segments over the same period includes: Social Hubs - Ireland People are spending more time and money than ever in the ‘third space’, a term used to describe places other than home or place of work, and the average consumer spends approximately four hours a week in these social hubs. This report focuses on the three main social hubs of pubs, restaurants and coffee shops.  Store Cards - UK In order to offer a wider range of financial products to customers, to offer customers a lower credit APR which meets competition from credit cards and to grow credit balances, retailers who have not done so already should consider the merits of introducing an SBCC.  Legal Expenses Insurance - UK Legal expenses insurance (LEI) sales are underpinned by an established network of distributors, of which major insurance brands are the key providers. From this viewpoint, the LEI market has firm foundations. However, this market experienced a dip in value between 2002 and 2003 - but sales have revived steadily over the last few years reaching an estimated £411 million in gross written premiums (GWP) in 2005.  Men's Fragrances - US The men’s fragrance market is estimated to exceed $2.5 billion in 2006. Although the industry has experience a slowdown, multiple opportunities exist to grow this category. In this report, Mintel uses proprietary consumer research supported with analysis of the Simmons National Consumer Survey, to provide a detailed view of the men’s fragrance consumer. Our research targeted males ranging from the age of 12 through 65. This report analyzes consumer fragrance ownership and usage, types of fragrance products and delves into consumers purchasing attitudes and decisions.  Promoting Education and Understanding in Financial Services - UK Financial capability is becoming increasingly important with ever more complex product options available to consumers, and given the potential negative consequences of a wrong decision. Successive mis-selling scandals have underlined the need for individuals to have at least some understanding of the financial products that they buy and of the potential risks attached to their choices.  Women's Underwear - US This report provides a detailed and dimensional view of women’s intimate apparel consumer, using proprietary consumer research supported with analysis of the Simmons National Consumer Survey (women and teenage girls). Also included is cutting edge advertising analysis with viewable advertising clips. The report analyzes purchase of underwear, type of underwear purchased, and types of bras and panties used. Attitudes towards brand, style, and fit are examined in detail.  Condiments - US The report looks at the sales of condiments in FDM channels. The market is divided into seven segments, and the top four segments—Mexican sauce, ketchup, barbeque sauce, and mustard—accounted for 77% of the total sales in the market in 2006. With the exception of Mexican sauce, all three top segments have exhibited less than desired sales performance. Featured reports  In order to offer a wider range of financial products to customers, to offer customers a lower credit APR which meets competition from credit cards and to grow credit balances, retailers who have not done so already should consider the merits of introducing an SBCC. SBCCs are appealing to consumers because holders may use the card in other stores (to accumulate reward points) but their affinity with the issuing store's values (eg trusted name, quality) is still apparent. Partnerships established between retailers and credit card providers (ie banks) may lead to stores offering a wide range of financial products to customers, using the retailer's brand image to underpin the relationship.  As consumers tighten their belts, department stores need to re-asses their ‘good, better, best’ hierarchy of products and focus more on the first two. The ‘good’ must ensure that opening price points and the range of basics match the value-for-money of other mainstream retailers on the high street. The ‘better’ should explore the potential of private label, still under-exploited in this sector. Yet it delivers superior margins and potentially original products at competitive prices. The ‘best’ is already well established in the department store sector and should continue to fulfil the needs of consumers who really do care about and desire cutting edge product, design, and technology offering them a top-notch premium package of branded products, solutions and services. |
