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

5/1/2024
Fareway Barely Slowing Down in Store Construction
Weeks after one groundbreaking, Iowa grocer set to build on another site

Lynn Petrak
5/1/2024
Meijer Improves Benefits for Military Member Employees
Midwest retailer continues its established support of active duty and veteran workers

Lynn Petrak
5/1/2024
Consumers Expect More Out of Loyalty Programs
Latest survey from Bizrate Insights highlights importance of diversification of benefits, especially among younger shoppers

Lynn Petrak
4/30/2024
'Overwhelmed' Consumers Walking Away From Some Purchases
Accenture’s Consumer Pulse Survey confirms information overload, provides other grocery shopping insights

Lynn Petrak
4/30/2024
Independent Grocery Store Closings Reflect Fallout From Tough Conditions
Grocers in New Jersey, Iowa and California announce exit from markets

Lynn Petrak
4/30/2024
Grocers Aim to Make Mother’s Day Memorable – and Easy
Ahead of the $33.5B holiday, retailers offer gift suggestions, recipes and ready-to-serve meals

Lynn Petrak
4/29/2024
C-Stores Upping the Ante for Food, Beverage and Meal Solutions
New whitepaper from Placer.ai spotlights high-growth chains amid changing consumer habits

Lynn Petrak
4/29/2024
USDA to Test Retail Ground Beef for Bird Flu Particles
Sampling part of latest efforts to contain outbreaks and assure food safety

Lynn Petrak
4/29/2024
Grocers Respond to Tornado Outbreak
Hy-Vee, SpartanNash among retailers bringing supplies to those affected by devastating storms

Lynn Petrak
4/28/2024
NACDS Refreshes Board of Directors
Walmart pharmacy SVP Kevin Host to chair group, which welcomes new officers and members

Lynn Petrak