Foot Care Products - US - December 2009
Foot Care Products - US - December 2009

After years of increases, foot care product sales declined sharply in 2009. Higher unemployment and lower consumer confidence are taking their toll on this category, causing more consumers to leave minor foot care problems untreated and others to switch to lower-priced private labels. The central challenge facing this category – that many sufferers seem willing to limp along with their foot problems rather than take steps to solve them – is as ...

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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

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
Competitive Context
Segment Performance
Segment Performance—Foot Care Devices
Segment Performance—Foot Care/Athlete’s Foot Medications
Retail Channels
Retail Channels—Drug Stores
Retail Channels—Other FDMx
Market Drivers

Consumer

Consumer

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

Incidence of Foot Pain/Irritation
Reasons for Foot Pain/Irritation
How Sufferers Alleviate Foot Pain/Irritation
Use of Foot Care Products
Pedicure Attitudes and Behavior
Attitudes and Behavior Concerning High Heels
Impact of Race/Hispanic Origin
Custom Consumer Groups
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
Select Brand Analysis—Foot Care Devices
Select Brand Analysis—Foot Care/Athlete’s Foot Medication
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.

IRI/Builders Panel Data—Key Household Purchase Measures
Appendix: IRI/Builders Panel Data Definitions
Appendix: Other Useful Consumer Tables
Appendix: Trade Associations