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

10/14/2024
Walgreens to Close 1,200 Stores as It Seeks to Turn Around Business
Retail sales slide during quarter, amid growing competition

Lynn Petrak
10/14/2024
Trader Joe’s to Open 2 Stores This Week
Locations in Nevada and South Carolina join retailer’s expanding roster

Lynn Petrak
10/13/2024
Publix SVP of Product Business Development to Retire
As Dave Bornmann plans to step away, grocer announces 2 promotions within his function

Lynn Petrak
10/13/2024
Consumers Easing Up on Inflation-Centric Habits: Report
Survey from Attest indicates that consumers are mindful but not just buying the least expensive items anymore

Lynn Petrak
10/13/2024
Natural Grocers Set to Open Relocated Store in Reno
New market to be revealed on Oct. 24

Lynn Petrak
10/10/2024
4 Consumer Trends That Will Influence Food & Drink Industry in 2025
Mintel explores dualities of consumer behaviors and opportunities for brands and retailers next year and beyond

Lynn Petrak
10/10/2024
Card Skimmer ID’d at Heinen’s Store in Ohio
Device was in place from July 25-27 and impacted 41 shoppers

Lynn Petrak
10/10/2024
7-Eleven Closing Hundreds of Stores, as Parent Company Restructures Business
Move comes amidst higher takeover bid by Alimentation Couche-Tard

Lynn Petrak
10/9/2024
Wakefern Welcomes New Leader to Fresh Division
Mark Van Buskirk appointed group VP of fresh at co-op

Lynn Petrak
10/9/2024
Grocery Inflation Remains Moderate, Yet Stubborn
Latest CPI data reveals 0.4% bump in food-at-home prices

Lynn Petrak