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

10/6/2024
Midwest States Work to Support Grocers in Rural and Underserved Areas
Leaders announce grants and other programs to shore up small operators

Lynn Petrak
10/6/2024
Is This the Year for the Holiday Rebound?
New data from Circana shows that consumers remain distracted, but plan to spend more on others and themselves

Lynn Petrak
10/6/2024
Instacart Rolling Right Along With Caper Cart Updates
Smart grocery carts enhance shopping experience in fun and convenient ways, with gamified quests, location-based coupons and aisle-aware advertising

Lynn Petrak
10/6/2024
Emerging Trends in Pork Category
Affordability and greater options help lift this protein at a time when shoppers are seeking answers

Lynn Petrak
10/3/2024
King Soopers Unveils New Store in Boulder County
Erie, Colo., location features nearly 2x more space than the nearby supermarket it replaced

Lynn Petrak
10/3/2024
KROGER IN COURT: Kroger Touts Track Record of Efficiencies
Attorneys in Seattle and Denver underscore past investments as a sign of commitment to inclusive improvements

Lynn Petrak
10/3/2024
Supply Chain Bottlenecks Averted After Port Strike Suspended
Longshoremen’s group and USMX reach tentative deal, welcomed by retail leaders

Lynn Petrak
10/2/2024
Boar’s Head Taps Food Safety Expert Frank Yiannas as Chief Food Safety Advisor
Former FDA Deputy Commissioner takes on interim role as fallout from deadly Listeria outbreak continues

Lynn Petrak
10/2/2024
Relief Efforts Continue as Grocers Make a Difference in Helene's Wake
Ingles shares update on operations, as a flood victim tells Progressive Grocer that retailer was a lifesaver

Lynn Petrak
10/2/2024
Chomps Names 1st CFO
Snack maker elevates SVP Tim Bosslet to key position

Lynn Petrak