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.

Follow Lynn on LinkedIn.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

5/27/2024
Suspect Arrested in Livestreamed Shooting at Kroger Store
Indiana man charged with three counts of attempted murder after firing at 3 people in bakery section

Lynn Petrak
5/27/2024
Q&A: How Big Lots is Gaining Grocery Customers
Progressive Grocer talks with SVP Seth Marks

Lynn Petrak
5/27/2024
EXCLUSIVE: How AI Can Transform and Elevate Cheese Sales
PG talks with Preferabli co-founder/ CEO about new discovery and recommendation software for cheese

Lynn Petrak
5/23/2024
How Grocers Are Advancing In-Store Tech
GroceryTech event includes POV from several retailers deploying solutions in physical locations

Lynn Petrak
5/23/2024
Many Retailers’ Reputation Scores Fall in Latest Axios Harris Poll 100
Report finds that prices cut into consumer trust, but not behaviors

Lynn Petrak
5/22/2024
Hy-Vee Springs into Action After Tornado Strikes in Iowa
Grocer's disaster fleet aids community about 40 miles from HQ

Lynn Petrak
5/22/2024
PCC Community Markets CEO Urges Members to Spend More
Seattle-area co-op coming off difficult fiscal year

Lynn Petrak
5/21/2024
Acosta Group Acquires CROSSMARK and Product Connections
WIS International will retain its inventory verification services business

Lynn Petrak
5/21/2024
Walmart Enticing More Affluent Consumers: Report
YouGov research reveals consumer attitudes towards retail giant and other major players

Lynn Petrak
5/21/2024
Nestlé Debuts Frozen Food Line for Weight Loss Drug Users
Portfolio aimed at those following weight management programs including and beyond medications

Lynn Petrak