Lynn Petrak

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Articles

The Quest to Measure In-Store Retail Media

2 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Industry leaders share best practices during last week’s P2PI Retail Media Summit From left to right: Moderator Andrew Lipsman of Media, Ads + Commerce; panelist Marlow Nickell of Grocery TV; Kathryn Mazza of RedMedia and Hy-Vee; and Lee Dunbar of Starcom In-store retail media isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor, and that applies to measuring its effectiveness.
Lipari Foods Appoints Chief Supply Chain Officer

2 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Distributor taps Shaun Bunch for role as it expands supplier and customer network Lipari Foods is making more room in its c-suite. The Warren, Mich.-based specialty food distributor has named Shaun Bunch as its chief supply chain officer. In this newly-created role, Bunch will lead Lipari’s supply chain operations at a time of ongoing growth. He joins the company from Northern Tool + Equipment, where he was chief supply chain and retail officer.
ALDI to Move Into Former Big Lots! Locations

3 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Both banners are busy on the opening and reopening front Three former Big Lots! stores are being converted to ALDI locations, according to a press report. As some Big Lots! stores are reopening under the new Variety Wholesalers, Inc. ownership, other former spaces are getting different retail tenants. According to a report by USA Today, ALDI has scooped up at least three storefronts once occupied by Big Lots!Those sites are located in Denham Springs, La., Taylor, Mich., and Nacogdoches, Texas.
Grocery Inflation Slows to Lowest Rate in Nearly 5 Years

3 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Latest CPI data shows overall inflation up slightly but cooler than expected, with several grocery categories posting price declines (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) A lot of eyes were on today’s inflation report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), following a topsy-turvy month marked by tariff and trade controversies. The latest report showed that the pace of inflation was slower than analysts had projected, with the grocery sector seeing real declines.
Foxtrot Readies 1st New Store Under Different Ownership

3 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Corner market and café on Chicago’s North Side opens doors on May 15 The newest Foxtrot store in Chicago will hold a grand opening on May 15. The new Foxtrot at 935 W. Webster in the Lincoln Park neighborhood will welcome shoppers on May 15.
PepsiCo, Mead Johnson-Reckitt and Schnucks Leaders Explore What It Takes to Master Omnichannel Excellence

3 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Consistency stems from the “right” data, knocking down departmental silos and personalization when it counts From L to R: Ganesh Sivakumar, Mead Johnson-Reckitt; Caleb Carr, Schnuck Markets; Ellen Webb, PepsiCo When it comes to stitching together different facets of an omnichannel business, the seams can sometimes show.
Aurora 2025

3 days ago | westsuburbanliving.net | Lynn Petrak

Quick, what’s the second largest city in Illinois? Surprising perhaps to many, but the answer is Aurora. With more than 177,000 residents, a rich history dating back to the 1830s, and a vibrant downtown and cultural arts community, Aurora offers many surprises, including a number of amenities and characteristics similar to its big city sibling to the east — while retaining a personality all its own.
PepsiCo, Mead Johnson-Reckitt and Schnucks Leaders Explore What It Takes to Master Omnichannel Excellence

3 days ago | consumergoods.com | Lynn Petrak

Pick Your BattlesTrying to create consistent data-driven experiences across integrated digital platforms and physical spaces is always a work in progress, given the various challenges that emerge. “For us, it’s managing the possibility of granularity and execution, and actually being able to execute that. We are constantly having to make trade-offs between what we can do and what we should do. Those things are not always the same,” said Webb.
Amazon Gearing Up for BTS Savings

1 week ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Retailer prepares for Prime Day event in July Amazon's Prime Days event, which broke records in 2024, is coming back this July. As summer approaches, so are some of the biggest online sales of the year outside of the holidays. Amazon already announced the return of it Prime Day 2025 event in July that features big deals on a range of products, including groceries and everyday essentials. Prime Day is also a kickoff to back-to-school shopping season.
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo to depart

1 week ago | canadiangrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Skip to main content In a statement, the Instacart organization noted that the board has regularly engaged in succession planning and intends to pick a CEO soon from its deep bench of senior executives. “Today’s announcement is not a reflection of any changes in our business or operations. We’re off to a strong start in 2025 as we continue to execute on our vision of building the technologies that power the future of grocery for our partners,” the company declared.