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

3/16/2022
2 Years Into Pandemic, Consumers Still Spending More During Shopping Trips
New data from Catalina also identifies high-performing categories during COVID-19 era

Lynn Petrak
3/15/2022
Gopuff Widens Leadership Team
Delivery company taps trio of industry pros to lead prepared foods, communications and federal affairs

Lynn Petrak
3/15/2022
PlantX Adds Same-Day Delivery in Canada
LA-based food company continues to expand into and across multiple channels

Lynn Petrak
3/15/2022
Business Slowed Across Retail Sectors in February
Census Bureau report reveals lower sales in grocery stores, slight increase in warehouse and supercenters

Lynn Petrak
3/14/2022
Grocery Among Biggest E-Commerce Categories, Adobe Finds
Software company’s data also shows inflation hasn’t notably stalled demand

Lynn Petrak
3/14/2022
Walmart to Create Tech Hubs in Toronto, Atlanta
Expansion part of retailer’s goal to attract top tech talent

Lynn Petrak
3/14/2022
UNFI Shares Progress on Expanded ESG Goals
Grocery distributor releases “2021 Better for All” report

Lynn Petrak
3/13/2022
Harps Lifts Several Directors to VPs
Arkansas retailer gears up for ongoing growth

Lynn Petrak
3/13/2022
Collective Sweet Tooth Lifts Candy and Chocolate Sales
NCA releases annual report on confectionery segment

Lynn Petrak
3/10/2022
How Are Higher Prices Impacting Different Consumer Groups?
Data companies affirm inflation across several categories, share impact on shopper segments

Lynn Petrak