Stephen Thompson

Part of Mintel Group Ltd., Mintel Group Ltd. (United States) is a market intelligence and research agency that provides businesses with data, analysis, and predictive insights to anticipate consumer trends. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The company offers on-demand insights platforms, customized consulting services for innovation strategy and market expansion, and integrations to embed Mintel data into business systems. Mintel serves industries including beauty and personal care, food and drink, advertising, retail, technology, financial services, and wellness. Key offerings include Mintel Spark, an AI-powered product innovation tool, and the Mintel New Products Database, which tracks new product launches. The Mintel Leap platform delivers answers to strategic business questions using proprietary data and analysis. Field services utilize a network of local evaluators for competitor audits, mystery shopping, and quality assessments. Mintel also provides specialized wellness market intelligence and predictive social analytics to identify emerging trends. The company was founded by Nicholas W. Berry.

Provides media and marketing analytics services

Provides database retail intelligence solutions for desktops

Provides IT support and outsourcing services

First Group Enterprises Ltd. is a publisher specializing in age-appropriate, impartial news and educational resources for children aged 7 to 14. The private company is located in the UK. The British company delivers non-fiction content designed to improve literacy, critical thinking, media and information literacy, and awareness through formats such as a weekly print newspaper, digital platforms, and interactive features. It offers flexible subscription solutions for home and school use, curriculum-linked resources, and ready-to-go teaching materials. Key educational products include an online learning platform and a media and information literacy teaching kit. The company also provides free summer digital subscriptions, topical literacy resources, and opportunities for young journalists to participate in writing and events. Partnerships with organizations enhance the educational experience. The company was founded by Sarah Jane Thomson, Stephen G. Thompson.