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

12/4/2023
EXCLUSIVE: How In-Store Music Increases Grocery Sales
The right background songs can drive consumer behavior, expert tells Progressive Grocer

Lynn Petrak
12/4/2023
Target’s $25 Holiday Meal Deal Is Back
Retailer among those offering curated list for price-minded shoppers

Lynn Petrak
12/3/2023
Presents at Pickup for Some Meijer Shoppers
Retailer surprising 10K customers with coupons during order fulfillment

Lynn Petrak
12/3/2023
EXCLUSIVE: KeHE CEO Talks Timing, Transformation and the Importance of Staying Humble
Deb Conklin shares insights from her first year in leadership role with natural and organic distributor

Lynn Petrak
12/3/2023
The Albertsons and MrBeast Collab That Has People Talking
Safeway banner and YouTube star team up for store challenge benefiting charities

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2023
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Amazon Access Program
‘Food is community,’ exec tells Progressive Grocer

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2023
ALDI, Trader Joe's and More: The Advent Calendar Craze of 2023
From traditional chocolates to tuna, fine jewelry and beer, diverse collections generate seasonal excitement

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2023
Kroger Doubles Down on Value as Sales Ease
Macro trends like slowing inflation and wary consumers spur retailer to revise full-year guidance

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2023
Rite Aid to Close 31 More Locations
Latest cut in store count comes amid bankruptcy proceedings

Lynn Petrak
11/28/2023
EXCLUSIVE: Chicago Entrepreneur Brings Food Justice to Life
Progressive Grocer talks with Forty Acres founder Liz Abunaw about her new brick-and-mortar grocery store

Lynn Petrak