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

8/14/2022
Gopuff Names New CFO
Ted Stedem joins instant-needs platform at pivotal time

Lynn Petrak
8/14/2022
HelloFresh Posts Revenue Gains, Earnings Downturn in 2nd Quarter
Contending with high inflation and investing in improvements, meal solutions company also reports uptick in user base

Lynn Petrak
8/14/2022
Fareway Acquires Beloved Iowa Indie
Chain purchases Brick Street Market and Café first opened by lottery winners

Lynn Petrak
8/10/2022
Why the Store Walk Is More Important Than Ever
Progressive Grocer talks with longtime retailer, college professor and author Dr. Russell Zwanka

Lynn Petrak
8/10/2022
H-E-B Reveals Quest for Texas Best Finalists
Local vendors go head to head in final round for $25K grand prize and store placement

Lynn Petrak
8/9/2022
Inflation Stable – But Not for Groceries
Latest Labor Dept. data and independent research show another round of price increases in food at home

Lynn Petrak
8/9/2022
Remodeled D&W Fresh Market Reflects SpartanNash’s Future: EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS
Updated store includes expanded specialty offerings, made-in-house selections

Lynn Petrak
8/8/2022
Aisle 24 Opens High-Tech Store in Toronto
Latest location built with advanced security solutions for safety, data insights and enhanced shopper experience

Lynn Petrak
8/8/2022
Inflation, New COVID-19 Cases Catalysts for Jump in E-Grocery Sales
Brick Meets Click/Mercatus July survey shows strong demand for delivery and pickup services

Lynn Petrak
8/8/2022
Logistics Pros Weigh in on Holiday Planning
New survey reveals concerns about costs, labor and inventory

Lynn Petrak