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

6/23/2024
Grocery Marketing 101 in '24: A Professor’s Take
Dr. Russell Zwanka of Western Michigan University publishes annual book on trends and topics driving business

Lynn Petrak
6/23/2024
Dunnhumby Launches Tool to Assess and Address Competition
Data company leverages its insights with Placer.ai location data to create Competitive Threat Evaluator

Lynn Petrak
6/20/2024
White House Digs Into Grocery Inflation
Biden Administration cites progress and lauds grocers’ price cuts, while other surveys show consumers remain wary

Lynn Petrak
6/20/2024
Where Is Trader Joe’s Headed Next?
Grocer readying stores in 3 U.S. regions

Lynn Petrak
6/19/2024
Amazon Goes (Almost) All In On Paper Packaging for Delivery
E-comm leader replaces 95% of plastic air pillows with paper

Lynn Petrak
6/19/2024
Unwrapping Trends at KeHE’s 2024 Holiday Show
Progressive Grocer hits the floor to see what’s new and notable for upcoming seasons

Lynn Petrak
6/19/2024
Target Launches GenAI Tool for Associates
New ‘Store Companion’ added to worker devices to answer questions, guide solutions and provide coaching

Lynn Petrak
6/18/2024
Pork Sales Under Pressure
Demographic-based eating trends are major factor as demand remains soft

Lynn Petrak
6/17/2024
Pride Month Sees New Products, Some Pivoting
Shoppers check out new and favorite brands that support communities, while some retailers refocus promotions

Lynn Petrak
6/17/2024
'Moderation' Is the Word for Prices, Sales in May
Buying food from grocery stores continues to be more affordable compared to dining out

Lynn Petrak