Special Reports

Fresh and perishable foods generated sales nearly 14 times as high as all online food and beverage sales this year, Nielsen notes in its June 2018 “Total Consumer Report.”

Download the 2018 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.

2/3 of consumers now admit to snacking at least once a day

Record bankruptcies, M&A activity continue as industry undergoes massive change

More consumers than ever are adding plant-based alternatives to their diet

The plant-based trend spills into the category

Traditional is tops, but single-cup continues to be a hot spot

Bakeries continue to be important draw for grocers

Products promoted as helping consumers with diet, nutrition goals are gaining popularity

Grocer moves to No. 8 while Lidl, Trader Joe's heat up competition

Family-owned food retailers take advantage of ecommerce giant's changes at Whole Foods

PG research shows 3/4 of deli-department respondents expecting higher sales as a result