Body Care - US - July 2012
Body Care - US - July 2012

Sales of body care products declined by 10% from 2007-12 (19% when adjusted for inflation) to reach $2.5 billion, with the steepest declines seen in 2010 and 2011. This poor performance is likely due to a prolonged period of economic uncertainty that has consumers adjusting their use of non-essentials. What’s more, new product launches have not returned to pre-recession levels, offering consumers little in the way of offerings ...

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Overview

Overview

This report provides in-depth analysis and insight supported by a range of data. At the same time, introductory and top-level content is provided to give you an overview of the issues covered.

Scope and Themes
Executive Summary
Issues in the Market
Insights and Opportunities
Inspire Insights

Market

Market

Mintel provides a range of market information, frequently through the category level, including market size and forecasting, complete with market drivers that illustrate the forces that shape a category or market.

Market Size and Forecast
Market Drivers
Competitive Context
Segment Performance
Segment Performance—Hand and Body Lotion
Segment Performance—Body Anti-Aging Lotion
Retail Channels
Retail Channels—Supermarkets
Retail Channels—Drug Stores
Retail Channels—Other Retail Channels
The Natural Supermarket Channel

Consumer

Consumer

Mintel's proprietary consumer research provides our analysts with the attitudinal and behavioral data used to provide valuable insight to topical issues.

Product Usage
Where Use
Product Qualities
Body Care Selection
Purchase Location
Usage Habits
When Use
Impact of Race and Hispanic Origin
Cluster Analysis

Brand/Company

Brand/Company

Mintel provides overviews of the top brands and manufacturers, and uses consumer research to explore attitudes and reactions to brands, as well as insight into what will resonate with consumers.

Leading Companies
Brand Share—Hand and Body Lotion
Brand Share—Body Anti-Aging Products
Companies/Brands by Average Price per Unit—Hand and Body Lotion
Companies/Brands by Average Price per Unit—Body Anti-Aging Products
Innovations and Innovators
Marketing Strategies
Key Household Purchase Measures—SymphonyIRI Builders Panel

Data

Data

Reports provide appendices of data to support the research and insight produced. Our tables of data are easily manipulated and downloadable to support your research needs and covers factors from consumer attitudes to market forecasts.

Appendix: Other Useful Consumer Tables
Appendix—SymphonyIRI Builders Panel Data Definitions
Appendix: Trade Associations