Lynn Petrak

Senior Editor

Author Profile

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 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.

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ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

11/18/2024
5 Takeaways From PLMA's Private Label Trade Show
Record-breaking attendance, vendor presence reflects ongoing store brand boom

Lynn Petrak
11/18/2024
Why ALDI's Success Hinges on Obsession With Quality and Value
Progressive Grocer talks with the retailer's president at PLMA trade show about keeping up with the private label momentum

Lynn Petrak
11/14/2024
Like Inflation, Grocery Sales Hold (Mostly) Steady
New government reports reveal 0.1% bump in October

Lynn Petrak
11/14/2024
How Marketers are Tackling an Increasingly Fragmented Environment
Experts weigh in on effective strategies and tactics at recent P2PI Live & Expo event

Lynn Petrak
11/14/2024
Goodwill-Run Grocery Store Opens in Roanoke
Market on Melrose ends multi-decade retail drought for Virginia area

Lynn Petrak
11/13/2024
Festival Foods Opens 1st Store in Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Grocer’s location in far western Wisconsin includes a food court and new dry-aged beef case

Lynn Petrak
11/12/2024
Familiar Refrain for Grocery Inflation Rate
Latest CPI data reveals slight hikes across all categories, even as yearly rate stabilizes

Lynn Petrak
11/12/2024
Grocery Business Solid for Instacart in Q3
Tech company reports revenue gains, but foresees slight softening in final quarter

Lynn Petrak
11/11/2024
UNFI’s Wholesale President Delves Into New Business Strategy
At Grocery Impact event, Louis Martin highlights value, relevance and support for retailers and suppliers

Lynn Petrak
11/11/2024
Thanksgiving Price Battles Heat Up
Regional, national grocers promoting meal deals amounting to $5 or less per person

Lynn Petrak