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

6/19/2023
EXCLUSIVE: Meijer Team Members Go Above Par in Volunteerism
Grocer’s employees give 1,700+ hours of time to make the 2023 Meijer LPGA Classic a success

Lynn Petrak
6/14/2023
6 in 10 Black Consumers Celebrate Juneteenth
New research from Collage Group reveals other insights into this and other holidays centered on black culture

Lynn Petrak
6/14/2023
Shoppers Still Shelling Out for Groceries
Census Bureau, NRF data affirm sales gains in May

Lynn Petrak
6/14/2023
Shoppers Buy Into Trader Joe’s Unique Proposition
Report from Placer.ai shows that visits outpace overall grocery sector

Lynn Petrak
6/13/2023
Whole Foods Market Shares Winning Roster of Supplier All-Stars
Grocer honors brands that meet high standards for quality and innovation and align with its core values

Lynn Petrak
6/13/2023
UNFI Restructures Service Regions
Natural foods wholesaler to operate from 3 geographic areas, eliminates 150 jobs

Lynn Petrak
6/13/2023
Krasdale Celebrates Grand Opening of Largest Solar Project in the Bronx
Wholesaler’s new rooftop system to generate 3.4M kWH of energy a year

Lynn Petrak
6/13/2023
Hy-Vee Unveils Largest Store to Date in Nebraska
Latest location welcomes shoppers in Gretna

Lynn Petrak
6/12/2023
AI Gets Real for Many Businesses
New insights affirm that ChatGPT and other AI-powered tech are on grocers’ minds, as more companies invest in capability

Lynn Petrak
6/12/2023
Grocery Inflation Steady in May
Food-at-home prices rise a slight 0.1% during the month, per government data

Lynn Petrak