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

12/6/2023
The Negative Impact of Weight Loss Drugs on Grocery Sales
New research shows consumers pulling back in some categories, as they embrace emerging class of medications

Lynn Petrak
12/6/2023
H-E-B Cuts Ribbon on New Joe V’s Smart Shop Near Houston
Latest price-focused, smaller-footprint format welcomes shoppers in Katy, Texas

Lynn Petrak
12/5/2023
Drama Spills Over From TV Show to Coffee Case
‘Yellowstone’ creator sues actor’s coffee company on trademark issue

Lynn Petrak
12/5/2023
Losses Add Up at UNFI in Q1, While Sales Edge Higher
Natural and organic wholesaler/distributor continues transformation effort

Lynn Petrak
12/4/2023
Meijer to Debut Smaller-Format Banner in Cleveland
Retailer to unveil 1st neighborhood market outside of Michigan, under different name

Lynn Petrak
12/4/2023
EXCLUSIVE: How In-Store Music Increases Grocery Sales
The right background songs can drive consumer behavior, expert tells Progressive Grocer

Lynn Petrak
12/4/2023
Target’s $25 Holiday Meal Deal Is Back
Retailer among those offering curated list for price-minded shoppers

Lynn Petrak
12/3/2023
Presents at Pickup for Some Meijer Shoppers
Retailer surprising 10K customers with coupons during order fulfillment

Lynn Petrak
12/3/2023
EXCLUSIVE: KeHE CEO Talks Timing, Transformation and the Importance of Staying Humble
Deb Conklin shares insights from her first year in leadership role with natural and organic distributor

Lynn Petrak
12/3/2023
The Albertsons and MrBeast Collab That Has People Talking
Safeway banner and YouTube star team up for store challenge benefiting charities

Lynn Petrak