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

4/11/2022
Food-at-Home Prices Surge 10% in a Year
New federal inflation report shows highest rise since 1981

Lynn Petrak
4/11/2022
Consumers Turn to Online Content to Browse, Buy Groceries
New Chicory survey highlights hardening omnichannel habits and common inspirations for meal planning

Lynn Petrak
3/30/2022
How Are Shoppers Building Their Summer Grilling Baskets?
AdAdapted shares data on mobile shopping trends ahead of peak BBQ season

Lynn Petrak
3/30/2022
SNAC Int’l Makes Board Changes
Snacking organization elects new officers and directors

Lynn Petrak
3/28/2022
How Kroger Precision Marketing Continues to Disrupt Media Advertising
Retail media business powered by 84.51° data expands with new partnerships and capabilities

Lynn Petrak
3/28/2022
Autonomous Grocery Stores Coming to Campuses
Sodexo introduces Eat>NOW concept for digitally native Gen Z students

Lynn Petrak
3/27/2022
UFCW Workers in California OK Strike
Members overwhelmingly vote for potential action against Kroger and Albertsons banners

Lynn Petrak
3/27/2022
Industry Mourns Passing of Bill Bishop
Consultant, thought leader and founder of Willard Bishop Consulting and Brick Meets Click was 80

Lynn Petrak
3/24/2022
How Supply and Demand Are Shaking Out, According to CPGs and Retailers
New report from Advantage Sales reveals optimism for unit sales despite price hikes and stubborn market instability

Lynn Petrak
3/24/2022
Walmart Files Suit Against BJ’s
Legal action hinges on use of patented mobile self-checkout technologies at club stores

Lynn Petrak