Books and e-books - UK - July 2019
Books and e-books - UK - July 2019

“2018 was another positive year for the print book market and Mintel’s research shows the strength of people’s affection for bricks-and-mortar bookstores, whether part of a chain or independent. Waterstones continues to make acquisitions to better position itself against Amazon, particularly with the looming threat of Amazon potentially opening its own bookstores.”

– Rebecca McGrath, Senior Media Analyst

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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.

Executive Summary
Issues and Insights

Market

Market

Mintel provides a range of market information across categories including: forecasting and share information; internal and broader market environment information; and the issues that affect the market in question.

The Market – What You Need to Know
Market Size and Forecast
Market Segmentation
Market Drivers

Consumer

Consumer

Mintel conducts exclusive and original consumer research for reports, bringing up-to-date and unique insight to topical issues. This research examines the impact of social, economic, cultural and psychological influences on consumers.

The Consumer – What You Need to Know
Book Buying Habits
Reading Habits and Devices Used
Audiobook Listening Occasions
Reasons for Buying Books
Reasons for Not Buying E-books
Books as Gifts
Attitudes towards Bookstores

Brand/Company

Brand/Company

Our brand research provides data and informed analysis across a number of consumer metrics including usage, satisfaction, recommendation, momentum and trust. It also explores consumer attitudes towards brands and examines the reasons behind these.

Companies and Brands – What You Need to Know
Market Share
Launch Activity and Innovation

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 – Data Sources, Abbreviations and Supporting Information
Appendix – Market Size and Forecast