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

4/4/2023
The Upside, Downside of Inflation on Grocers: Report
Coresight Research assesses shoppers’ move to discount chains and store brands

Lynn Petrak
4/3/2023
Superior Grocers Reveals Exec Changes
SoCal indie chain names new SVPs of ops and marketing

Lynn Petrak
4/3/2023
Foxtrot Elevates Liz Williams to CEO
Retail exec joined convenience and e-comm grocer last summer as president and CFO

Lynn Petrak
3/30/2023
Consumers Weigh In on Most Trustworthy Grocers, Brands
Newsweek shares results of 2nd annual ranking of 'Most Trustworthy Companies in America'

Lynn Petrak
3/30/2023
EXCLUSIVE: Consumers Wary of Shrinkflation
New YouGov research affirms consumer awareness of packaging, portion and pricing changes

Lynn Petrak
3/30/2023
How Are ESG Considerations Really Driving Purchase Behavior?
New research from Glow shows that consumers are changing brands and staying loyal to more sustainable options

Lynn Petrak
3/29/2023
UNFI Continues Supply Chain Transformation With Distribution Center in Pennsylvania
Leased 1.3M-square-foot facility to support growth in Mid-Atlantic market

Lynn Petrak
3/29/2023
EXCLUSIVE: What’s Next for Flexible Workforces and Workplaces for Women?
Progressive Grocer talks with NextUp President and CEO Sarah Alter

Lynn Petrak
3/28/2023
Whole Foods Market CEO Maps Out Commitments, Changes
Jason Buechel shares update on grocer’s 10-year goals during Axios' What’s Next Summit

Lynn Petrak
3/28/2023
EXCLUSIVE: How the Meat Industry Is Catching Up to Change
Progressive Grocer talks with industry pro Michael Uetz on innovations that impact the retail meat case

Lynn Petrak