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

1/21/2024
Are Retailers and CPGs Getting Research Sampling Wrong?
New study from 84.51° reveals data quality and accuracy issues among self-responding consumers

Lynn Petrak
1/21/2024
Flowers Foods Hires EVP of DSD Sales
PepsiCo vet James Simms to take on key role

Lynn Petrak
1/21/2024
WinCo Foods Expanding in Phoenix Area
Grocer to break ground on latest location, in Goodyear, Ariz.

Lynn Petrak
1/18/2024
PHOTO GALLERY: A Peek Inside Whole Foods Market's Newest Connecticut Store
Grocer holds grand opening for 5th store in Hartford market

Lynn Petrak
1/18/2024
Why CPGs Are Looking Beyond Pricing
New Deloitte report identifies evolving priorities amid consumer and retailer pushback

Lynn Petrak
1/18/2024
Inside Mars’ New Global R&D Center in Chicago
Progressive Grocer tours chocolate innovation hub

Lynn Petrak
1/17/2024
Diebold Nixdorf Launches AI-Powered Solution to Combat Shrink
Latest smart-vision technology curbs loss related to theft and error while also enhancing produce and alcohol purchase practices

Lynn Petrak
1/17/2024
Younger Consumers Loyal to Self-Checkout
New research from Avery Dennison shows that Gen Z shoppers would switch stores to have that option

Lynn Petrak
1/16/2024
Festival Foods Announces New SVP
Adam Whitney tapped to oversee merchandising and marketing

Lynn Petrak
1/16/2024
Consumers Demand Transparency in Protein
Producers and retailers aim to give protein shoppers the information they crave

Lynn Petrak