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

3/14/2022
Grocery Among Biggest E-Commerce Categories, Adobe Finds
Software company’s data also shows inflation hasn’t notably stalled demand

Lynn Petrak
3/14/2022
Walmart to Create Tech Hubs in Toronto, Atlanta
Expansion part of retailer’s goal to attract top tech talent

Lynn Petrak
3/14/2022
UNFI Shares Progress on Expanded ESG Goals
Grocery distributor releases “2021 Better for All” report

Lynn Petrak
3/13/2022
Collective Sweet Tooth Lifts Candy and Chocolate Sales
NCA releases annual report on confectionery segment

Lynn Petrak
3/13/2022
Harps Lifts Several Directors to VPs
Arkansas retailer gears up for ongoing growth

Lynn Petrak
3/10/2022
How Are Higher Prices Impacting Different Consumer Groups?
Data companies affirm inflation across several categories, share impact on shopper segments

Lynn Petrak
3/10/2022
Is a SoCal Grocery Strike in the Works?
UFCW reps authorize member vote starting March 21

Lynn Petrak
3/9/2022
CPI Jumps 0.8% in February for a 7.9% Yearly Gain
Index for food at home rises 1.4% for the month

Lynn Petrak
3/9/2022
Southeastern Grocers Keeps It Close to Home With New Store
Retailer announces Winn-Dixie location near Jacksonville, Fla., HQ

Lynn Petrak
3/9/2022
Go Grocer Has Big Plans, But a Steady Approach
Chicago-based retailer with ultrafast delivery set to open new stores, move into more markets

Lynn Petrak