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

8/4/2024
Government 'Strike Force' Makes Play for Large Grocers
Chair of FTC announces pricing probe

Lynn Petrak
8/1/2024
EXCLUSIVE: What SpartanNash Hopes to Learn From Refreshed Family Fare Store
Progressive Grocer checks out new grocery concepts during unveiling of updated location in Holland, Mich.

Lynn Petrak
8/1/2024
Lower-Than-Expected Q2 Revenue at Amazon Reflects Consumer Caution
Retail giant reports sales and net income growth, but offers subdued outlook for rest of year

Lynn Petrak
8/1/2024
Utah Independent Grocer Puts Smart Carts to Work
Davis Food & Drug incorporates Instacart's Caper Carts in 3 stores

Lynn Petrak
8/1/2024
Food Waste Really Does Pile Up in Summer
Tech company Divert reports higher pace of loss attributed to product usage, consumer behaviors and weather

Lynn Petrak
7/31/2024
Publix Earnings Down for the Quarter But Steady for First Half of ‘24
Employee-owned grocer shares Q3 results that also reveal sales lift

Lynn Petrak
7/31/2024
How Did Midsummer Sales Events Fare This Year?
Data and analysis affirm that promotions deliver value and generate enthusiasm during traditional quiet period

Lynn Petrak
7/30/2024
Preferabli Expands Curation Team
Discovery and recommendation software company welcomes certified cheese expert Matthew Rose

Lynn Petrak
7/30/2024
Kroger Branches Out With Own Brand of Seasonal Berries
Field & Vine collection spotlights farmers and peak freshness

Lynn Petrak
7/30/2024
Albertsons and Instacart Double Down on Fast E-Grocery Service
Longtime partners expand pickup and delivery options

Lynn Petrak