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

3/19/2024
3 Takeaways From ‘The Power of Meat 2024’ Study
Study’s author and FMI’s VP of fresh foods weigh in on key implications for grocers, including the big generational gap in meat purchases

Lynn Petrak
3/19/2024
Epsilon Updates Retail Media Platform Powered by Advanced Tech
Ad and marketing company fuses AI and people-based intelligence for optimal engagement

Lynn Petrak
3/18/2024
FMI, Meat Institute Honor Young Pros in Protein
10 winners chosen as 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow

Lynn Petrak
3/18/2024
Avian Flu Drives Up Egg Prices, Again
Analyst shares his take on what to expect ahead of the egg-centric Easter holiday

Lynn Petrak
3/17/2024
What, Exactly, Is Value to Today’s Shoppers?
Circana, FMI and Oliver Wyman unite to identify definitions, opportunities across eating occasions

Lynn Petrak
3/14/2024
Fareway Expands in Nebraska
Heartland grocer planning a store in the town of Valley

Lynn Petrak
3/14/2024
Which Grocery Categories Are Performing Well?
Data from 210 Analytics and Circana shows recent strength in deli, meat and other departments

Lynn Petrak
3/13/2024
Save A Lot Leader Appointed to Food Bank Board in New Jersey
Bill Mayo returns to the Fulfill organization that supports Jersey Shore residents in need

Lynn Petrak
3/13/2024
How Did Grocery Spending Stack Up Last Month?
Latest government data affirms grocery’s steady standing

Lynn Petrak
3/13/2024
Why Retail Media Networks Are at an Inflection Point
New research from Inmar and Ascendant Network reveal pain points and perceived opportunities among advertisers and retailers

Lynn Petrak