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

3/22/2023
Brands, Grocers Provide Ramadan Meal Solutions
Observation and fasting period begins this week and concludes on April 21

Lynn Petrak
3/22/2023
How the ‘Lipstick Effect’ Is Boosting the Beauty Category
New data affirms that shoppers are investing in indulgences to look and feel better

Lynn Petrak
3/21/2023
Consumers Are in a Clean and Tidy Mood
Data shows that elbow grease and a desire to declutter are boosting certain categories during spring cleaning

Lynn Petrak
3/21/2023
Storms and Excessive Rains Hit California’s Ag Business
Prices for fresh produce like strawberries and lettuce expected to edge up

Lynn Petrak
3/20/2023
Food and Ag Generate $8.6 Trillion for U.S. Economy
New report released on National Ag Day highlights farm-to-fork contributions

Lynn Petrak
3/19/2023
9,000 More Layoffs at Amazon
Job cuts are across HR, cloud computing, advertising and livestreaming groups

Lynn Petrak
3/19/2023
7-Eleven Aims to Build Largest Fast-Charging EV Network at Retail
C-store chain reveals rollout of 7Charge stations across U.S. and Canada

Lynn Petrak
3/16/2023
Where Tech and the Human Touch Intersect
Annual Food Marketing Conference addresses the balance of interactions

Lynn Petrak
3/15/2023
How Albertsons and Kellogg CEOs Are Guiding Their Businesses Through Major Changes
Executives share advice for managing transitions during 1st day of WMU Food Marketing and Supply Chain Conference

Lynn Petrak
3/14/2023
UNFI Takes New Steps in Supply Chain Transformation
Wholesaler teams with tech providers to deploy scanning, robotics solutions

Lynn Petrak