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

6/9/2022
Food Inflation Coming in Hot: Labor Dept. Data
Prices spike across several categories in May for even more historic highs

Lynn Petrak
6/8/2022
SpartanNash Nominees Win All Board Seats
Michigan food solutions company fends off candidates backed by change-seeking investment groups

Lynn Petrak
6/8/2022
Ahold Delhaize Publishes 2nd Human Rights Report
Global retailer highlights progress on several priority issues, recapping efforts among U.S. banners

Lynn Petrak
6/8/2022
Amazon Off to Fresh Start This Summer
New grocery stores unveiled this month in Chicago suburbs and Northern Virginia

Lynn Petrak
6/6/2022
Sustainable Seafood Catching on With More Shoppers
Walton Family Foundation shares survey results ahead of World Oceans Day

Lynn Petrak
6/2/2022
7-Eleven Serves Up Tacos, Tech at Latest Concept Store
Retailer’s newest Evolution Store opens in Dallas

Lynn Petrak
6/1/2022
SpartanNash Reports Higher Net Sales, Slightly Lower Net Earnings for Q1
Company shares financial report before pivotal shareholder meeting and board vote

Lynn Petrak
6/1/2022
Kroger Farmers Market Launches in Atlanta
Digital delivery platform connects shoppers with 1,500+ products from local vendors

Lynn Petrak
5/31/2022
Grocery Stores Still a Top Destination on Shopper Journey
Latest trend report from FMI and Hartman Group reveals behaviors and preferences in evolving retail environment

Lynn Petrak
5/31/2022
Is Rapid Delivery Deaccelerating?
Layoffs, closures may portend a shaking-out period in instant-needs space

Lynn Petrak