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

6/28/2023
Metropolitan Market to Open 10th Location in Seattle Area
Pacific NW indie known for its 'food forward' approach to retailing

Lynn Petrak
6/28/2023
McCormick & Co. Announces New President and CEO
COO Brendan Foley promoted as Lawrence Kurzius shifts to executive chairman

Lynn Petrak
6/27/2023
FDA to Bring on Deputy Commissioner to Oversee All Food-Related Resources
Consumer Brands Association lauds move to enhance the Human Foods Program

Lynn Petrak
6/27/2023
How SNAP Shoppers Are Changing Their Buying Habits
Progressive Grocer talks with 84.51° exec about how emergency benefit cancellation impacts retailers

Lynn Petrak
6/26/2023
AI-Powered Assortments Propel Incremental Sales: Report
SymphonyAI Retail CPG data affirms that customization enhances category performance and shopper loyalty

Lynn Petrak
6/26/2023
Consumer Confidence Jumps This Month
The Conference Board reports more optimistic sentiments for present and short-term situations

Lynn Petrak
6/26/2023
Taste Testers Pick Best New Grocery Foods and Snacks
People and Good Housekeeping magazines publish respective lists of top-rated consumables

Lynn Petrak
6/26/2023
Walgreens Posts Mixed Q3
Retail sales comps edge up, but market pressures and waning COVID-related demands spur revised outlook and store closings

Lynn Petrak
6/25/2023
EXCLUSIVE: Majority of Shoppers Reach for Private Label Products, Coupons
YouGov poll conducted for Progressive Grocer affirms inflation-driven adjustments

Lynn Petrak
6/25/2023
Labor Dispute Simmers at Lunds & Byerlys
Talks continue after union members vote to authorize strike at Twin Cities indie

Lynn Petrak