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

1/22/2023
1st Look at the New Meijer Grocery Banner: EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS
Midwest retailer to open smaller-footprint locations in Detroit area on Jan. 26

Lynn Petrak
1/18/2023
How Are Amazon’s New Features Enhancing the Shopping Experience?
Retail giant expands app capabilities and member/merchant benefits as economic conditions toughen

Lynn Petrak
1/18/2023
Save A Lot Holiday Program Nets $860K+ in Food and Monetary Relief
Discount retailer highlights stores that garnered the most shopper donations

Lynn Petrak
1/18/2023
Shoppers Weigh In on Most Popular Grocers
New YouGov poll puts Aldi, Trader Joe’s and Kroger at the head of the list

Lynn Petrak
1/17/2023
Grocery Sector Steady in December as Overall Retail Sales Slide
Latest government data points to consumer wariness during ongoing economic uncertainty

Lynn Petrak
1/17/2023
PCC Marks 70th Year With Improvements, Activities, Perks
Organic co-op started by Seattle families focuses on food systems and member benefits during anniversary year

Lynn Petrak
1/17/2023
Valentine’s Day Is Coming – and So Are Prepared Meals, Menus
As consumers continue the trend of cooking at home, grocers offer ideas and specials

Lynn Petrak
1/17/2023
Trust and Transparency Redefine Protein Categories
Most shoppers associate more information from a brand to greater trust in that brand

Lynn Petrak
1/17/2023
Superior Grocers’ President Adds CEO to Title
SoCal chain taps Richard Wardwell for role as founder Mimi Song remains as chair

Lynn Petrak
1/16/2023
Where Are Consumers’ Heads – and Wallets – This Year?
Euromonitor releases report on top 10 trends of 2023

Lynn Petrak