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

11/7/2023
More Cheer This Year for Grocery Shoppers?
FMI’s latest trends report affirms more positive outlook for holidays and beyond

Lynn Petrak
11/7/2023
How Retail Media Is Becoming a Circular Movement
Albertsons Media Collective and Inmar Intelligence pros share ways to harness the power of this ever-evolving technology during Grocery Impact

Lynn Petrak
11/7/2023
Smucker Makes Internal Changes Following Hostess Acquisition
Company announces leadership updates amid transformation initiative

Lynn Petrak
11/6/2023
Food and Beverage Poised for More Promising 2024: Report
Circana researchers anticipate improving conditions and highlight areas for optimizing sales

Lynn Petrak
11/5/2023
Packaged Coffee Losing Its Buzz?
NIQ data blames drop in sales to price, lifestyle changes

Lynn Petrak
11/5/2023
Catalina Names New President and CEO
Shopper intel and digital media firm promotes Kevin Hunter

Lynn Petrak
11/5/2023
Industry Leaders Converge at Grocery Impact Event
Progressive Grocer’s expanded, revamped forum and awards celebrations kick off this week in Orlando

Lynn Petrak
11/2/2023
Amazon Opting for Food Over Fashion in Physical Retail
Retail company closes 2 apparel locations in Ohio and California

Lynn Petrak
11/2/2023
Trader Joe’s Opens Another NYC Store
Forest Hills location to host ribbon cutting on Nov. 7

Lynn Petrak
11/1/2023
Grocers Honor Veterans With Discounts, Career Opportunities
Ahead of Veterans Day, retailers around the U.S. support service members and families

Lynn Petrak