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

2/12/2023
States Weigh Grocery Tax Suspension, Removal
Legislators and governors take up cause to ease the pinch of inflation

Lynn Petrak
2/9/2023
Retailers, Manufacturers Aid Earthquake Victims in Turkey
SpartanNash, Amazon among companies rushing to donate supplies and funds

Lynn Petrak
2/9/2023
Are Kroger and Albertsons Closer to Store Divestitures?
Sources claim retailers are moving ahead with potential sale or spinoff of 250-300 stores

Lynn Petrak
2/8/2023
Why Imagery Is Imperative at Digital Point of Sale
1WorldSync VP Randy Mercer talks exclusively to Progressive Grocer about make-or-break photography

Lynn Petrak
2/8/2023
Walmart Announces Spate of Store Closings
Among other factors, locations didn’t meet retailer’s financial expectations

Lynn Petrak
2/7/2023
Natural Grocers Recaps Commitment to Regenerative Agriculture
Retailer releases 2022 ESG report outlining practices and progress

Lynn Petrak
2/7/2023
Sunbasket Adds Nutrition Prescription to Its Offerings
Meal delivery company teams up with personalized nutrition platform EatLove

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2023
Post-Pandemic Sustainability and Digital Trends Becoming Clearer
Incisiv and Wynshop leaders tell Progressive Grocer that actions are speaking loudly

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2023
How Consumers Are Driving Packaging Changes
Mintel releases 2023 packaging trends report outlining key shopper concerns

Lynn Petrak
2/5/2023
EXCLUSIVE: Meijer Displays New All-Electric Semi at Auto Show
2-truck fleet latest example of sustainability, company leaders tell Progressive Grocer

Lynn Petrak