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

2/28/2023
Acosta Announces New Acosta Group Collective
Sales and marketing firm streamlines agencies under unified brand

Lynn Petrak
2/28/2023
Instacart Means Business With New Launch
Instacart Business platform designed to help small businesses streamline ordering and optimize labor

Lynn Petrak
2/27/2023
Macey’s Finishes 1st at NGA’s Best Bagger Championship
Karli West wins annual event that spotlights talented, speedy front end workers

Lynn Petrak
2/27/2023
Target Beats Expectations in Q4 But Remains Cautious
Amid changing consumer shopping habits, retailer posts a 2.8% sales gain during full fiscal year

Lynn Petrak
2/26/2023
Save Mart’s Micro-Warehouse Goes Robotic
Retailer partners with startup Fulfil Solutions to launch fully automated fulfillment

Lynn Petrak
2/23/2023
Discount and Dollar Stores Continue to Gain Customers
Placer.ai report highlights resiliency and appeal of value chains

Lynn Petrak
2/23/2023
What Snacks and Brands Are Consumers Craving?
New reports shed light on healthy snacking choices and salty snack trends

Lynn Petrak
2/23/2023
The Staying Power of At-Home Consumption
New IRI report shows that consumers are working around inflation to maintain habits

Lynn Petrak
2/22/2023
H-E-B and Favor Delivery Subsidiary Celebrate 5 Years of Partnership
Businesses donate $100K in gifts to champion diversity in STEM education

Lynn Petrak
2/22/2023
Instacart's New Tools Offer Grocers More Seamless Shopper Experiences
Grocery tech company also announces extension of discounted membership for SNAP users

Lynn Petrak