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

8/14/2024
Consumers Prove Resilient – Again
New retail sales data shows that shoppers are wary but still buying

Lynn Petrak
8/14/2024
Rite Aid Exits Michigan
Struggling retailer to close all stores in that Midwestern state by end of September

Lynn Petrak
8/14/2024
SpartanNash Reports Softer Sales in Q2
Shoppers’ continued belt-tightening behavior contributes to lower volumes across company’s retail and wholesale units

Lynn Petrak
8/13/2024
Reading the Inflation Tea Leaves
Latest CPI data shows lower overall inflation rate, but some grocery prices remain elevated

Lynn Petrak
8/13/2024
Instacart Broadens Efforts With Partnership for a Healthier America
Groups add more cities to their program that provides produce credits and Instacart+ membership

Lynn Petrak
8/13/2024
Sprouts Farmers Market Unveils New Stores on Both Coasts
Fast-growing retailer on track to add 35 locations by end of fiscal year

Lynn Petrak
8/13/2024
1ST LOOK: Datasembly Introduces 3 Market Intelligence Solutions
Tech solutions provider takes aim at competitive pricing, digital coupons and MAP compliance

Lynn Petrak
8/12/2024
Delivery Drones Ready for Larger-Scale Take-Off
Progressive Grocer talks with Flyxtrex founder and CEO about why 2025 will be a pivotal year

Lynn Petrak
8/12/2024
Leadership Shakeup at Starbucks
Chipotle exec, Walmart board member Brian Niccol appointed chairman and CEO

Lynn Petrak
8/12/2024
Target Hires CPG and Retail Exec to Lead Legal Function
Amy Tu joins retailer in pivotal role as current chief legal officer retires

Lynn Petrak