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

11/13/2024
Festival Foods Opens 1st Store in Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Grocer’s location in far western Wisconsin includes a food court and new dry-aged beef case

Lynn Petrak
11/12/2024
Familiar Refrain for Grocery Inflation Rate
Latest CPI data reveals slight hikes across all categories, even as yearly rate stabilizes

Lynn Petrak
11/12/2024
Grocery Business Solid for Instacart in Q3
Tech company reports revenue gains, but foresees slight softening in final quarter

Lynn Petrak
11/11/2024
UNFI’s Wholesale President Delves Into New Business Strategy
At Grocery Impact event, Louis Martin highlights value, relevance and support for retailers and suppliers

Lynn Petrak
11/11/2024
Thanksgiving Price Battles Heat Up
Regional, national grocers promoting meal deals amounting to $5 or less per person

Lynn Petrak
11/10/2024
DeCA Announces Internal Changes as Agency Focuses on Benefits, Fresh Offerings
Group honors beneficiaries and reveals updates to fresh team

Lynn Petrak
11/10/2024
Lidl US CEO Lifts Lid on Winning Strategy of Limited Assortment
Exec tells Grocery Impact audience how retailer delivers on both quality and price

Lynn Petrak
11/10/2024
5 Habits of Gen Z Shoppers That Grocers Should Heed
From TikTok inspiration to multiple-store shopping, Grocery Impact panelists spill their preferences

Lynn Petrak
11/7/2024
A Peek Inside Consumers’ Kitchens
New Circana report spotlights trending appliances, ingredients and inspiration for home cooking

Lynn Petrak
11/6/2024
Lower Volumes, Cautious Consumers Affected SpartanNash in Q3
Recent acquisition and higher retail sales helped offset overall net sales declines

Lynn Petrak