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

6/26/2023
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
6/22/2023
Shoppers Heading to Deal Destinations: Report
Foot traffic data from Placer.ai reveals evolving consumer behaviors

Lynn Petrak
6/22/2023
USDA Approves Cultivated Chicken
GOOD Meat and Upside Foods cleared for facility inspection, product sales

Lynn Petrak
6/22/2023
Taking Stock of Peak Season Grilling Trends
Consumers go for the meats, experiment with different foods and are hungry for new ideas

Lynn Petrak
6/21/2023
Wakefern Rolls Out Latest Caper Carts in New York, New Jersey
Food retailer partners with Instacart on technology to help shoppers navigate physical store

Lynn Petrak
6/21/2023
Amazon Ready for Prime Time
Prime Day event returns July 11-12 amid some market changes

Lynn Petrak
6/20/2023
Mercatus Promotes Mark Fairhurst to Chief Growth Officer
Marketing exec to lead newly formed team tasked with driving growth strategy

Lynn Petrak
6/20/2023
Emerging Trends in Pork, Sausage, Ham and Bacon
Brands break through traditional commodity-style formats

Lynn Petrak