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

12/19/2021
Labor Stoppage Short Lived for Kroger Banners
Retailer, union representing workers at Fred Meyer and QFC reach same-day deal

Lynn Petrak
12/19/2021
Autonomous Delivery Service Program Comes to Michigan
Program from vehicle manufacturer and engineering firm aims to define and improve the service

Lynn Petrak
12/16/2021
AdAdapted Builds for the Future with Exec Hires
Joshua Sukenic and Alison O'Keefe join shopping list marketing and insights platform

Lynn Petrak
12/16/2021
SpartanNash Honored by Better Business Bureau
Local organization recognizes Michigan retailer for 50 years of stellar business performance.

Lynn Petrak
12/16/2021
Who’s Tops in Trust?
New consumer survey from BrandSpark and Newsweek names trusted leaders in food retail

Lynn Petrak
12/16/2021
Smart & Final Names New President
Industry vet and current COO Scott Drew takes over from retiring president and CEO, as parent organization also announces name change

Lynn Petrak
12/15/2021
Stop & Shop Rolls Out New Hiring Campaign
New England grocer continues its hiring blitz with TV ads touting benefits, opportunities

Lynn Petrak
12/14/2021
As Producer Price Index Climbs, So Does Consumer Pessimism
Data signals continued price hikes and inflation expectations

Lynn Petrak
12/14/2021
UNFI Delivering on Shopper Demand for Samples
Wholesaler partners with digital platform Sampler to send products directly to consumers

Lynn Petrak
12/14/2021
What Shoppers of Curated Goods Wanted This Year and Will Crave in 2022
Traveling grocery business Pop Up Grocer highlights past and future trends of note

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