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

3/30/2023
EXCLUSIVE: Consumers Wary of Shrinkflation
New YouGov research affirms consumer awareness of packaging, portion and pricing changes

Lynn Petrak
3/30/2023
How Are ESG Considerations Really Driving Purchase Behavior?
New research from Glow shows that consumers are changing brands and staying loyal to more sustainable options

Lynn Petrak
3/29/2023
UNFI Continues Supply Chain Transformation With Distribution Center in Pennsylvania
Leased 1.3M-square-foot facility to support growth in Mid-Atlantic market

Lynn Petrak
3/29/2023
EXCLUSIVE: What’s Next for Flexible Workforces and Workplaces for Women?
Progressive Grocer talks with NextUp President and CEO Sarah Alter

Lynn Petrak
3/28/2023
Whole Foods Market CEO Maps Out Commitments, Changes
Jason Buechel shares update on grocer’s 10-year goals during Axios' What’s Next Summit

Lynn Petrak
3/28/2023
EXCLUSIVE: How the Meat Industry Is Catching Up to Change
Progressive Grocer talks with industry pro Michael Uetz on innovations that impact the retail meat case

Lynn Petrak
3/27/2023
Egg Board Names New Marcom VP
Edward Hoffman joins industry group as it makes other key people changes

Lynn Petrak
3/27/2023
Uber Eats Launches New Program for Virtual Foodservice Ops
Small merchants and restaurants can access concepts curated and verified by delivery platform

Lynn Petrak
3/26/2023
EXCLUSIVE: The Secrets to Kowalski’s Markets’ Success as a Women-Owned Business
Owner Mary Anne Kowalski and CEO Kris Kowalski Christiansen share how they empower women and motivate themselves

Lynn Petrak
3/26/2023
How to Win – and Win Back – Shoppers With Loyalty
New report identifies roadblocks, solutions for effective loyalty programs in the omnichannel era

Lynn Petrak