Research Guides: Industries &amp; Markets: Consumer Reports

Consumer Data Reports

Mintel Reports This link opens in a new window
Use the search box on the left to find US consumer research and lifestyle reports. Hover over the main menu dropdowns to search by category or demographic. Search within a report to find specific keywords.
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Passport This link opens in a new window
Hover over Consumers (or Industries) to select a topic and then narrow by country to find trends and analysis for consumers.
Create a profile with your SMU email address to save searches.
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eMarketer This link opens in a new window
Search Ecommerce tab for consumer behavior or influencer trends. Access reports, charts, forecasts, and marketing strategies and narrow by geographic area, industry, or content type within recent dates. Register with @smu.edu email.
Mergent Intellect This link opens in a new window
Select Consumer Data from the main page. Use Advanced Search to filter by location, lifestyle, housing and other options.
To access First Research industry reports, click on First Research below the main search box and then, the orange Submit button on the left side of the page.
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Simmons Catalyst This link opens in a new window
Access consumer demographics, psychographics, brand affiliations, and media consumption trends.
View the Simmons Catalyst Training Research Guide for more insights. Simultaneous users permitted: 35
SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new window
A data visualization application that allows the user to make maps and analyze geographic data.
To create an account, click on "create an account" and enter your SMU e-mail address and a password. Also, only 5 users can use this resource concurrently. Please log out when done using this resource.

Consumer Expenditure Survey
American consumers' buying habits, including expenditures, income, and consumer unit characteristics.