Lynn Petrak

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Lynn Petrak is senior editor at Progressive Grocer and a veteran of the food retailing industry with nearly 30 years of experience. Lynn is well-versed in all aspects of the industry and has also contributed to brands including Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, Meat & Poultry, Dairy Field, Farm to Plate, Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Retailer and Store Brands. Lynn also held key communications roles with dairy and beef trade associations. She has also taught journalism classes and earned a journalism degree from Northern Illinois University in 1991.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

06/01/2023

Gopuff and Rokt Partner to Open New Revenue Paths at Checkout

New feature delivers offers for relevant outside brands
06/01/2023

Net Sales, Comp Sales, Traffic – All Up at SpartanNash

Persistent inflation affects several aspects of company’s Q1 performance
05/31/2023

SCOTUS and Protein Brands Weigh In on Ethical Pork Law

Reactions vary after high court rejects challenge to Prop 12 in California
05/31/2023

How Instacart Is Using ChatGPT to Enhance the Search Experience

Grocery tech company debuts new 'Ask Instacart' tool
05/31/2023

Whole Foods Market Gears Up for Long-Awaited D.C. Store

Location in redeveloped Walter Reed campus to feature an array of local items
05/30/2023

Need-to-Know Trends for Retail Bakeries

Dawn Foods’ marketing exec shares insights on evolving flavor preferences and the impact of market challenges
05/30/2023

Which Grocers Have a Sterling Reputation?

Annual Axios Harris Poll includes national retailers such as Costco, Trader Joe’s and Kroger, among others
05/30/2023

Stress, Inflation Impacting Healthy Food Choices: IFIC

Group’s annual Food and Health survey pinpoints effects of societal change
05/26/2023

Top Trends at the 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Solutions for front end merchandising and advertising showcased, as brands roll out a slew of product innovations
05/25/2023

ALDI Lowers Prices on Summer Staples

Retailer offers more value to shoppers by finding new efficiencies in supply chain