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

11/14/2023
Shoppers Get Candid About Stealing at Self-Checkout
New LendingTree survey reveals the direct link between shrink and checkout process

Lynn Petrak
11/14/2023
Target’s Tricky 3rd Quarter
Managed expenses and inventory spur higher profits, but sales and revenue decline ahead of year’s busiest season

Lynn Petrak
11/13/2023
New CEO Steps in at Save A Lot
Board member Fred Boehler named interim leader as Leon Bergmann departs discount grocery operation

Lynn Petrak
11/13/2023
Overall Inflation Cools, Grocery Ticks Up Slightly
Latest CPI data supports grocers’ focus on delivering value

Lynn Petrak
11/13/2023
Cross-Shopping Picks Up Across the Digital Channel
New Brick Meets Click/Mercatus data also affirms popularity of pickup

Lynn Petrak
11/13/2023
What’s Trending at the PLMA Show
Artisanal profiles, big flavor and premium packaging among 2023 private label takeaways

Lynn Petrak
11/9/2023
Tim Lowe Says Grocers Need to Disrupt Themselves
Lowes Foods President underlines the power of connections and the willingness to rethink past approaches during Grocery Impact

Lynn Petrak
11/9/2023
Salads: Meeting Consumers' Quest for Eating Better in a Convenient Way
Retailers, CPGs and growers offer more options for shoppers to make salads easier and more flavorful

Lynn Petrak
11/8/2023
Amazon Ramps Up Grocery Commitment
Retail giant expands free pickup and delivery to all U.S. shoppers and continues physical store improvements

Lynn Petrak
11/7/2023
More Cheer This Year for Grocery Shoppers?
FMI’s latest trends report affirms more positive outlook for holidays and beyond

Lynn Petrak