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

8/9/2023
Food Inflation Lingers This Summer
Latest government data shows a 0.3% bump in grocery prices in July

Lynn Petrak
8/9/2023
Instacart Now Accepts SNAP Online in All States
Grocery tech company 1st to offer digital benefit nationwide

Lynn Petrak
8/8/2023
E-Grocery Sales Down in July
New report shows online sales dropped 7% from previous year

Lynn Petrak
8/8/2023
Food Sentiments Mirror Spending Ability: Report
New research from Purdue University also shows food-at-home outlay still rising

Lynn Petrak
8/8/2023
Target Adds Drive Up With Starbucks Service
Shoppers can conveniently grab coffee and menu items with other orders

Lynn Petrak
8/8/2023
Grocery Outlet Tops $1B in Quarterly Sales for 1st Time
Discount retailer reports strong results and raises guidance

Lynn Petrak
8/7/2023
Sales Up, Income Down for Weis Markets During Q2
Grocer investing in store improvements and focusing on value

Lynn Petrak
8/7/2023
What Food Trends Are Resonating in Mid-2023?
Datassential spotlights twin successes of homespun and innovative items

Lynn Petrak
8/7/2023
Famous French Quarter Market Will Return This Fall
Home of the original muffaletta sandwich, Central Grocery expected to open by the holidays

Lynn Petrak
8/7/2023
Former FDA Deputy Commissioner Joins Wiliot as Advisor
Frank Yiannas to help retailers and producers comply with new traceability rules

Lynn Petrak