The American Middle Class - US - December 2009
The American Middle Class - US - December 2009

With approximately one out of two Americans being middle class, it is vital that marketers understand how the Great Recession has changed their perceptions and buying habits. Some of the key topics covered in this report include:

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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
Insights and Opportunities
Inspire Insights
Demographic Snapshot of the Middle Class
Psychological Profile

Consumer

Consumer

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

Decision-making Drivers
Attitudes and Opinions Related to the Recession
Attitudes towards Food
Purchase of Vitamins and Supplements
Purchase of Apparel and Sports Products
Purchase of Entertainment Items
Purchase of Technology and Audio Products
Where They Shop
Shopping Online
Attitudes Towards the Internet and Technology
Cluster Analysis
Custom Consumer Groups

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.

Brand Qualities
Innovation and Innovators
Advertising and Promotion

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: Trade Associations