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

10/17/2022
Kroger Unveils Customer Fulfillment Center Outside Detroit
Retailer expands delivery reach in Great Lakes market

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2022
Did Target’s Deal Days Hit the Mark?
Placer.ai report points to 28% boost in store traffic during this month’s shopping event

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2022
New Report Confirms Online Basket Sizes Are Shrinking
Research from Incisive and Wynshop reveals order and brand shifting during inflation-defined Q3

Lynn Petrak
10/15/2022
Sausage and Ham Brands Innovate Pork Category
Companies find new ways for shoppers to enjoy classic meats

Lynn Petrak
10/13/2022
How Did Amazon’s Latest Prime Event Fare With Shoppers?
E-comm retailer and NielsenIQ report buyer interest in household essentials and electronics

Lynn Petrak
10/13/2022
Price-Conscious Shoppers Eye Frozen Foods
Acosta study reveals evolving catalysts of value, health and convenience

Lynn Petrak
10/12/2022
New Role, New Exec at UNFI
Natural grocery wholesaler taps Erin Horvath for chief supply chain transformation officer

Lynn Petrak
10/12/2022
Food Inflation Comes in Hot Again, as Consumers Prioritize Price
Government data, consumer studies affirm surge in prices and shopper adjustments

Lynn Petrak
10/12/2022
Bashas’ Elevates Company Officer
Marketing chief Steve Mayer promoted to COO

Lynn Petrak
10/11/2022
Weather Events Taking a Toll on Crops, Price Points
Ongoing Western drought, lack of rainfall in the South and Hurricane Ian pose new supply chain challenges

Lynn Petrak