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

8/20/2024
Increased Traffic at Target Generates Strong Q2 Results
Retailer reports higher comps, improved e-comm business and lower shrink, and raises earnings outlook for the year

Lynn Petrak
8/19/2024
Tony’s Fresh Market Relaunches Loyalty Program, Website
Parent company Heritage Grocers Group says changes reflect consumers' changing shopping habits

Lynn Petrak
8/19/2024
Changes at the Top of Hormel Foods’ Retail Business
Industry vet John Ghingo to succeed retiring Deanna Brady this fall

Lynn Petrak
8/19/2024
Food Lion Set for Simultaneous Ribbon Cutting at 167 Updated Stores
Results of $365M investment to be unveiled this week in Raleigh-Durham market

Lynn Petrak
8/18/2024
Shoppers Are Splitting the Bill When Buying in Bulk
Progressive Grocer talks with Advantage Solutions’ expert about how bulk buyers are sharing the savings with family and friends

Lynn Petrak
8/18/2024
What Grocery Brands Are Most Popular Among Hispanic Shoppers?
New report from Collage highlights CPGs and retailers that deliver on value proposition

Lynn Petrak
8/18/2024
Fred Meyer Union Members Okay Strike Action
UFCW 555 also rescinds support of Kroger-Albertsons merger

Lynn Petrak
8/15/2024
Walgreens Shores Up Retail Business With 2 Key Hires
Retail pharmacy and health care company names new chief merchandising officer and head of digital commerce

Lynn Petrak
8/15/2024
Kroger Doubles Planned Price Cuts to $1B If Merger Goes Through
As lawsuits loom, grocer insists that the higher investment will result in greater efficiencies benefiting both shoppers and workers

Lynn Petrak
8/14/2024
Why Consumers Are Taking Time to Plan Their Grocery Shop
Inmar experts share insights on careful meal planning, price comparisons and coupon use

Lynn Petrak