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

9/19/2022
Which Grocers Are Winning in Today’s High-Price Environment?
Latest dunnhumby data reveals best-ranked retailers for inflationary times

Lynn Petrak
9/18/2022
Why Pickup Wins on Cost, Timeliness
New research from Mercatus and Brick Meets Click highlights factors driving e-comm choices

Lynn Petrak
9/18/2022
Grocers in Tourist Areas Mark Change of Seasons
Food retailers share ways in which they wind up and down for visitors while meeting needs of year-round shoppers

Lynn Petrak
9/18/2022
Publix Shares Exec Changes
Retailer announces 2 retirements, 1 promotion

Lynn Petrak
9/15/2022
UNFI Names 4 Associates Elite Drivers of the Year
Retailer’s Driver Ambassador program fosters safety and service

Lynn Petrak
9/15/2022
How Retailers Can Stay Ahead of Legislation Targeting Junk Food at Checkout
Authors of a recently published study point out product nuances and provide tips for grocers

Lynn Petrak
9/14/2022
The Tricks to Halloween Treat Sales
Insights from survey and marketing pro reveal opportunities for seasonal candy merchandising

Lynn Petrak
9/14/2022
Consumer Spending Edges Higher in August
Census Bureau data shows slight lift in grocery as consumers balance wariness and resilience

Lynn Petrak
9/12/2022
Wegmans Ditches Self-Scanning App
Ongoing theft issues spur grocer to rescind option

Lynn Petrak
9/12/2022
What Latest Government Inflation Data Means for Grocers
Yearly hike in price index for food at home is largest since 1979

Lynn Petrak