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

5/31/2023
Net Sales, Comp Sales, Traffic – All Up at SpartanNash
Persistent inflation affects several aspects of company’s Q1 performance

Lynn Petrak
5/30/2023
SCOTUS and Protein Brands Weigh In on Ethical Pork Law
Reactions vary after high court rejects challenge to Prop 12 in California

Lynn Petrak
5/30/2023
How Instacart Is Using ChatGPT to Enhance the Search Experience
Grocery tech company debuts new 'Ask Instacart' tool

Lynn Petrak
5/30/2023
Whole Foods Market Gears Up for Long-Awaited D.C. Store
Location in redeveloped Walter Reed campus to feature an array of local items

Lynn Petrak
5/29/2023
Need-to-Know Trends for Retail Bakeries
Dawn Foods’ marketing exec shares insights on evolving flavor preferences and the impact of market challenges

Lynn Petrak
5/29/2023
Which Grocers Have a Sterling Reputation?
Annual Axios Harris Poll includes national retailers such as Costco, Trader Joe’s and Kroger, among others

Lynn Petrak
5/29/2023
Stress, Inflation Impacting Healthy Food Choices: IFIC
Group’s annual Food and Health survey pinpoints effects of societal change

Lynn Petrak
5/25/2023
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

Lynn Petrak
5/24/2023
Grocers, Brands Mark Memorial Day
Businesses ramp up seasonal programs ahead of long holiday weekend

Lynn Petrak
5/24/2023
ALDI Lowers Prices on Summer Staples
Retailer offers more value to shoppers by finding new efficiencies in supply chain

Lynn Petrak