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

6/19/2024
Amazon Goes (Almost) All In On Paper Packaging for Delivery
E-comm leader replaces 95% of plastic air pillows with paper

Lynn Petrak
6/19/2024
Unwrapping Trends at KeHE’s 2024 Holiday Show
Progressive Grocer hits the floor to see what’s new and notable for upcoming seasons

Lynn Petrak
6/19/2024
Target Launches GenAI Tool for Associates
New ‘Store Companion’ added to worker devices to answer questions, guide solutions and provide coaching

Lynn Petrak
6/18/2024
Pork Sales Under Pressure
Demographic-based eating trends are major factor as demand remains soft

Lynn Petrak
6/17/2024
Pride Month Sees New Products, Some Pivoting
Shoppers check out new and favorite brands that support communities, while some retailers refocus promotions

Lynn Petrak
6/17/2024
'Moderation' Is the Word for Prices, Sales in May
Buying food from grocery stores continues to be more affordable compared to dining out

Lynn Petrak
6/17/2024
Giant Food Names New – and Familiar – Chief Merchant
Tonya Herring returns to regional grocer in wide-ranging role

Lynn Petrak
6/17/2024
Why CEOs Are Having Hard Conversations
At The Consumer Goods Forum in Chicago, execs get candid about the next generation

Lynn Petrak
6/16/2024
Meijer Sinks Its LPGA Classic Fundraising Goal
Annual golf tourney scores $2M in donations for the Simply Give program

Lynn Petrak
6/10/2024
Amy’s Kitchen Widens Leadership Team
Organic and natural foods company announces new CFO and chief growth officer

Lynn Petrak