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

3/3/2024
Grocers Offer Easter Meal Deals for Time-Strapped Shoppers
Target, The Fresh Market among retailers making it convenient for those who celebrate

Lynn Petrak
3/3/2024
Independent Grocers Close Unprofitable Stores
Kowalski’s, Gelson’s and Mike’s Organic fold struggling locations

Lynn Petrak
2/29/2024
The Retailers With the Cheapest Weekly Grocery Haul: Report
BravoDeal analyzes costs at 6 U.S. grocers

Lynn Petrak
2/29/2024
Pepsi Launches New Logo Across Global Landmarks
Updated visual identity goes international, as PepsiCo also unveils new Gatorade product in U.S.

Lynn Petrak
2/29/2024
New Legislation to Combat Shrinkflation?
Lawmakers propose bill empowering federal, state regulators to take action against manufacturers

Lynn Petrak
2/28/2024
Earth Fare Brings on Corporate Nutritionist
Rosanna Maffei joins natural and organic grocer at time of growth

Lynn Petrak
2/28/2024
Study Affirms the Need to Balance Tech, Human Engagement
Intellias survey reveals potential friction points of GenAI

Lynn Petrak
2/28/2024
PHOTO GALLERY: 1st Look at Whole Foods Market in St. Petersburg
Florida store features sunny vibe, 800+ local items

Lynn Petrak
2/27/2024
The Real Deal on Inflation
FMI briefing explores latest data reflecting what and how consumers are paying for groceries

Lynn Petrak
2/27/2024
What Drives Today’s Hybrid Shoppers?
New omnichannel report from 84.51° affirms more entrenched attitudes around convenience, substitutions and order fulfillment

Lynn Petrak