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

12/7/2023
AI Winning Over More Holiday Shoppers
Multiple data sources affirm growing use of technology this season

Lynn Petrak
12/7/2023
Which Grocers Ranked High for Loyalty During Q3?
InMarket releases quarterly fidelity index showing H-E-B, Kroger led the pack

Lynn Petrak
12/7/2023
Natural Grocers Shares What’s Trending in Food, Health and Personal Care
Natural and organic retailer releases predictions for 2024

Lynn Petrak
12/7/2023
BJ’s Opens 2nd Club in Tennessee
Warehouse operator sets Dec. 15 grand opening for Mt. Juliet location

Lynn Petrak
12/6/2023
Cook-at-Home Behaviors Becoming Dominant: Report
NFRA’s latest study also points to the priorities of convenience and healthfulness

Lynn Petrak
12/6/2023
Amazon Piloting Grocery Subscription
Prime customers can pay $9.99 a month for unlimited delivery on orders over $35

Lynn Petrak
12/6/2023
The Negative Impact of Weight Loss Drugs on Grocery Sales
New research shows consumers pulling back in some categories, as they embrace emerging class of medications

Lynn Petrak
12/6/2023
H-E-B Cuts Ribbon on New Joe V’s Smart Shop Near Houston
Latest price-focused, smaller-footprint format welcomes shoppers in Katy, Texas

Lynn Petrak
12/5/2023
Drama Spills Over From TV Show to Coffee Case
‘Yellowstone’ creator sues actor’s coffee company on trademark issue

Lynn Petrak
12/5/2023
Losses Add Up at UNFI in Q1, While Sales Edge Higher
Natural and organic wholesaler/distributor continues transformation effort

Lynn Petrak