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

3/12/2024
DoorDash Widens SNAP/EBT Acceptance
Commerce platform announces addition of 13 grocery partners

Lynn Petrak
3/12/2024
Whole Foods Market Vet Joins PCC's Leadership Team
David Spear takes on role of VP, merchandising, promotions and sourcing

Lynn Petrak
3/12/2024
E-Grocery Spending Slows in February
Brick Meets Click/Mercatus shopping survey shows declines in average order values and monthly active users

Lynn Petrak
3/12/2024
Is This the End for Point Pickup Technologies?
Company petitions for 'assignment for the benefit of creditors' — an alternative to formal bankruptcy

Lynn Petrak
3/11/2024
How Are Shoppers Noshing on Confections?
NCA releases annual 'State of Treating' report signaling strong demand, even as price remains top of mind

Lynn Petrak
3/11/2024
Grocery Inflation Holding Steady
Latest CPI data reveals flat rate in the food-at-home arena

Lynn Petrak
3/11/2024
Wynshop Acquires AI-Personalization Engine Halla
CEOs explain how grocery-specific technologies will enhance digital shopping for consumers and retailers

Lynn Petrak
3/10/2024
Hy-Vee Expands RedMedia Team
Retail media pros Kathryn Mazza and Britt Polihronis join group’s exec ranks

Lynn Petrak
3/10/2024
Inside the Emerging Brands Program at Whole Foods Market
Progressive Grocer talks with retailer’s local brand planner about its fast-growing accelerator program

Lynn Petrak
3/10/2024
Harps Chairman and CEO Receives One of NGA’s Highest Honors
Industry group presents entrepreneurial excellence award to Kim Eskew

Lynn Petrak