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

8/18/2024
Shoppers Are Splitting the Bill When Buying in Bulk
Progressive Grocer talks with Advantage Solutions’ expert about how bulk buyers are sharing the savings with family and friends

Lynn Petrak
8/18/2024
What Grocery Brands Are Most Popular Among Hispanic Shoppers?
New report from Collage highlights CPGs and retailers that deliver on value proposition

Lynn Petrak
8/18/2024
Fred Meyer Union Members Okay Strike Action
UFCW 555 also rescinds support of Kroger-Albertsons merger

Lynn Petrak
8/15/2024
Walgreens Shores Up Retail Business With 2 Key Hires
Retail pharmacy and health care company names new chief merchandising officer and head of digital commerce

Lynn Petrak
8/15/2024
Kroger Doubles Planned Price Cuts to $1B If Merger Goes Through
As lawsuits loom, grocer insists that the higher investment will result in greater efficiencies benefiting both shoppers and workers

Lynn Petrak
8/14/2024
Why Consumers Are Taking Time to Plan Their Grocery Shop
Inmar experts share insights on careful meal planning, price comparisons and coupon use

Lynn Petrak
8/14/2024
Consumers Prove Resilient – Again
New retail sales data shows that shoppers are wary but still buying

Lynn Petrak
8/14/2024
Rite Aid Exits Michigan
Struggling retailer to close all stores in that Midwestern state by end of September

Lynn Petrak
8/14/2024
SpartanNash Reports Softer Sales in Q2
Shoppers’ continued belt-tightening behavior contributes to lower volumes across company’s retail and wholesale units

Lynn Petrak
8/13/2024
Reading the Inflation Tea Leaves
Latest CPI data shows lower overall inflation rate, but some grocery prices remain elevated

Lynn Petrak