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

2/14/2023
Strategies to Boost Beef Sales in a Changing Marketplace
A high inflationary market, anticipated tightening in supplies, and an uncertain drought outlook could affect consumers’ demand for this red meat

Lynn Petrak
2/13/2023
Which Food Retailers Stand Out for Their Customer Service?
Incisiv and Nuance release report highlighting shoppers’ customer service priorities and top-performing grocers

Lynn Petrak
2/13/2023
Inflation Remains Stubbornly Elevated
January CPI data shows 0.4% uptick in food-at-home prices, slightly lower than overall index

Lynn Petrak
2/13/2023
Why Amazon Will Still 'Go Big' on Grocery
Citing lack of normalcy in the business environment, leader doubles down on physical store proposition

Lynn Petrak
2/12/2023
Grocers, CPGs Celebrate Black History Month With New Collections, Campaigns
Year-round initiatives also shared as companies strive to become more culturally driven

Lynn Petrak
2/12/2023
States Weigh Grocery Tax Suspension, Removal
Legislators and governors take up cause to ease the pinch of inflation

Lynn Petrak
2/9/2023
Retailers, Manufacturers Aid Earthquake Victims in Turkey
SpartanNash, Amazon among companies rushing to donate supplies and funds

Lynn Petrak
2/9/2023
Are Kroger and Albertsons Closer to Store Divestitures?
Sources claim retailers are moving ahead with potential sale or spinoff of 250-300 stores

Lynn Petrak
2/8/2023
Why Imagery Is Imperative at Digital Point of Sale
1WorldSync VP Randy Mercer talks exclusively to Progressive Grocer about make-or-break photography

Lynn Petrak
2/8/2023
Walmart Announces Spate of Store Closings
Among other factors, locations didn’t meet retailer’s financial expectations

Lynn Petrak