The 19th edition of our Retail Bakeries industry report, published annually, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts to help plan, and objective analysis. The report, released in April 2025, features historical, current, and future trends covering the 2010-2029 period. It is an essential resource for the Retail Bakeries industry covering the most important trends, including detailed data on retail bakery sales; state trends; bakery product sales; the number of retail bakeries by location; pricing and ingredient trends; expenditures by demographic groups; and gross operating margins.
Utilizing various sources and primary research, the report also analyzes key developments shaping the industry, such as the rising popularity of cookies, doughnuts, and cupcakes; the success of bakery-cafés; the desire for gluten- and allergen-free baked goods; health and dieting trends; sustainability and environmental issues; competition from in-store bakeries; the use of social media; and the lingering impact of the pandemic.
