Lynn Petrak

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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

11/14/2023

Overall Inflation Cools, Grocery Ticks Up Slightly

Latest CPI data supports grocers’ focus on delivering value
11/14/2023

Cross-Shopping Picks Up Across the Digital Channel

New Brick Meets Click/Mercatus data also affirms popularity of pickup
11/14/2023

What’s Trending at the PLMA Show

Artisanal profiles, big flavor and premium packaging among 2023 private label takeaways
11/14/2023

New CEO Steps in at Save A Lot

Board member Fred Boehler named interim leader as Leon Bergmann departs discount grocery operation
11/10/2023

Salads: Meeting Consumers' Quest for Eating Better in a Convenient Way

Retailers, CPGs and growers offer more options for shoppers to make salads easier and more flavorful
11/10/2023

Tim Lowe Says Grocers Need to Disrupt Themselves

Lowes Foods President underlines the power of connections and the willingness to rethink past approaches during Grocery Impact
11/09/2023

Amazon Ramps Up Grocery Commitment

Retail giant expands free pickup and delivery to all U.S. shoppers and continues physical store improvements
11/08/2023

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
11/08/2023

Smucker Makes Internal Changes Following Hostess Acquisition

Company announces leadership updates amid transformation initiative
11/08/2023

More Cheer This Year for Grocery Shoppers?

FMI’s latest trends report affirms more positive outlook for holidays and beyond