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

11/9/2022
Inflation Cools, But Food Prices Still Higher in October
CPI for food at home rises at slowest rate of the year

Lynn Petrak
11/8/2022
It's Go Time at Sprouts Farmers Market
Retailer shares robust Q3 results and raises full-year outlook as it plans up to 30 more locations

Lynn Petrak
11/8/2022
SpartanNash Steams Through Solid Q3
Food solutions company beats analyst expectations with higher sales, comps

Lynn Petrak
11/8/2022
Costco Balances Daily Ops With Commitments to People and the Planet
Retailer makes major strides toward 4 sustainability pillars

Lynn Petrak
11/8/2022
How Costco Leverages Loyalty to Drive Growth
Warehouse club is riding the loyalty factor for robust sales

Lynn Petrak
11/7/2022
Which Adult Beverages Will Grocery Shoppers Purchase for the Holidays?
Low-ABV drinks and RTD cocktails emerge as popular categories this festive season

Lynn Petrak
11/7/2022
Grocers Talk Turkey on Product Availability, Variety
Retailers update shoppers on bird supplies and new offerings for shifting tastes and trends

Lynn Petrak
11/6/2022
Make-or-Break Moments for Digital Grocery
New reports from NielsenIQ and Mercatus affirm the importance of a positive shopping experience

Lynn Petrak
11/2/2022
Thanksgiving Dinners Will Cost 13.5% More This Year: Report
IRI shares results of 2022 Thanksgiving Tracker on buying trends ahead of holiday

Lynn Petrak
11/2/2022
Why Grocers Should Get Into the Entertainment Business
Lowes president explains how to create innovative disruption during a chaotic time

Lynn Petrak