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

3/7/2023
What’s Going On With Grocery and ChatGPT?
New report shows that majority of grocery execs have discussed generative AI

Lynn Petrak
3/7/2023
Sales Up, Profitability Down at UNFI
Wholesaler revises forecast for rest of fiscal year and into FY24

Lynn Petrak
3/6/2023
Meet Circana, the New Name for IRI and NPD
Following August 2022 merger, consumer insights business unveils rebrand

Lynn Petrak
3/6/2023
Food Lion Moves Up the Street in Virginia
Ground-up store designed for efficiency, with extensive assortment and value-oriented selections

Lynn Petrak
3/6/2023
Shoppers Keep Meat in the Basket, But Switching It Up for Value
'Power of Meat' report reveals staying power and new opportunities in traditional proteins

Lynn Petrak
3/5/2023
How This Economic Climate Is Different for Grocers
New report from Coresight Research compares, contrasts marketing environments

Lynn Petrak
3/2/2023
EXCLUSIVE: How Save A Lot Operators Are Helping Solve Food Insecurity at High-Profile Chicago Location
Yellow Banana platform to open new store in a site recently vacated by Whole Foods

Lynn Petrak
3/2/2023
Aged Gouda Takes Top Spot in U.S. Championship Cheese Contest
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association announces winners across 113 classes

Lynn Petrak
3/1/2023
Avocados From Mexico Reveals Structural, Staff Changes
Brand names Stephanie Bazan leader of new commercial strategy department

Lynn Petrak
3/1/2023
Sprouts Farmers Market Hits Its Stride
Grocer’s Q4 and FY22 results underscore its attention to successful formats and shopper interests

Lynn Petrak