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

10/12/2022
New Role, New Exec at UNFI
Natural grocery wholesaler taps Erin Horvath for chief supply chain transformation officer

Lynn Petrak
10/12/2022
Food Inflation Comes in Hot Again, as Consumers Prioritize Price
Government data, consumer studies affirm surge in prices and shopper adjustments

Lynn Petrak
10/12/2022
Bashas’ Elevates Company Officer
Marketing chief Steve Mayer promoted to COO

Lynn Petrak
10/11/2022
Weather Events Taking a Toll on Crops, Price Points
Ongoing Western drought, lack of rainfall in the South and Hurricane Ian pose new supply chain challenges

Lynn Petrak
10/10/2022
Walmart Introduces Healthcare Research Institute
Latest facet of business created to improve equitable access to medical research, clinical trials

Lynn Petrak
10/10/2022
More Swings in E-Comm Buying Behavior
Brick Meets Click/Mercatus research shows gains in delivery and variations in sales on a monthly and quarterly level

Lynn Petrak
10/9/2022
Is Grocery Poised to Gain More E-Comm Share This Holiday Season?
Adobe Analytics report foresees $209.7B in online sales, with record $13.3B in digital grocery spend

Lynn Petrak
10/6/2022
Where Nostalgia and Practicality Meet This Holiday Season
New insights from Kroger’s 84.51° arm point to less brand loyalty as festivities resume

Lynn Petrak
10/6/2022
Retailers Planning to Go Big on Holiday Promos
Survey reveals merchants’ unease about consumer confidence and their own marketing efforts

Lynn Petrak
10/4/2022
Target Hires New Leader for its Digital Business
Prat Vemana joins retailer as EVP, chief digital and product officer

Lynn Petrak