Special Reports

Non-Traditional Protein Options Gain Steam in the Meat Department: Retail Meat Review

Meanwhile, leading animal proteins gain dollar sales but lose volume

The Top 50 Grocers of 2018, Ranked

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.

Progressive Grocer's 2018 Produce Report: Category Remains Major Draw for Shoppers

While sales are flat, most shoppers cite produce as the reason for choosing a store

Top 50 Grocers: Amazon in 8th Place While Rest of Industry Restrategizes, Reshuffles

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

Parenting and Family Dinner: No One Size Fits All

Conflicting family styles and parenting techniques set the tone for diverse dinner routines. Part three of a 6-part series exploring Tyson Foods’ consumer research findings on the emotional significance of family dinners. Parenting style has a big impact on how children develop into adults, b

Progressive Grocer's 2018 Consumer Expenditures Study Data

Data provided via Nielsen’s Total Food View, an inclusive data universe of UPC and non-UPC products (includes fresh random-weight retailer-assigned PLU and system 2 sales volume).

What Consumers Are Buying in an 'Amazon-ized' Grocery World: Consumer Expenditures Study

Fresh, prepared foods still present biggest opportunity for grocers

Category Spotlight: Yogurt

The plant-based trend spills into the category

Category Spotlight: Prepared Foods

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.”

Category Spotlight: Snacks

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

Category Spotlight: Meat

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

Category Spotlight: Coffee

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

Category Spotlight: Bakery

Bakeries continue to be important draw for grocers

Category Spotlight: Diet and Nutrition

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

Top 50 Grocers: Aldi's Rise Up the List Shows Growing Threat of Discounters

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

Top 50 Grocers: Independents Ready to Stand Up to Newcomer Amazon

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

PG's 2017 Super 50

As is PG’s custom every year, we’ve ranked the industry’s top 50 food retailers, based on the total sales generated in their most recent fiscal years.