Special Reports

Refreshment reigns, conventional wanes with bottled water, RTD coffee and tea as leaders in the category

The 72nd annual study utilizes data from Nielsen's Total Food View

Download the 2019 Super 50, Progressive Grocer's ranking of the top 50 U.S. grocers, including last and this year's rankings, fiscal-year-end sales data, number of stores, banner names and more. Be sure to check out our full Super 50 coverage.

Giants share the top; merger and acquisition activity plays a role

Exclusive research shows the indulgence factor could be the reason for increased bakery sales and profits

As nondairy yogurt grows more popular, it could steal share from traditional counterparts

Finding a balance between health and indulgence increasingly guides consumers’ choices of such items

What used to be a strictly morning meal with relatively few choices is now any time — and any cuisine — consumers prefer

What you’d think would be a slam dunk for grocers continues to be a work in progress as grocery retailers attempt to make a go of meal kits, searching for a profitable middle ground somewhere between the flailing subscription model and the in-store solution that leverages the broad competencies of

Lower down on the list is where the action is occurring

Technology, competition are motivators for innovation

These meal-replacing drinks keep evolving in terms of ingredients, functionality and form