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

9/25/2022
1st BJ’s Opens in Indiana
Hoosier State welcomes club members on Sept. 30

Lynn Petrak
9/25/2022
Moving the Needle on Christmas Tree Sales
Industry group shares outlook for 2022 selling season

Lynn Petrak
9/23/2022
Shoppers Flocking to Poultry
Chicken and turkey offer different forms of value for today’s mindful consumers

Lynn Petrak
9/22/2022
Costco's Net Sales, Comps Up for Quarter and Fiscal Year
Club store chain has no plans to increase membership fees

Lynn Petrak
9/22/2022
Celebs Take Over Kroger Wellness Festival
Carrie Underwood, Steve Garvey among others appearing at grocer’s event in Cincinnati

Lynn Petrak
9/21/2022
New Report IDs Nation’s Favorite Grocers
Analysis from issues-driven platform Wise Voter reveals top retailers by state

Lynn Petrak
9/21/2022
Local Food Makers Have Shot at Getting Products on Meijer Shelves
Retailer reveals opportunity for Midwest vendors to be included in Frederik’s by Meijer line

Lynn Petrak
9/20/2022
The Next Wave of Seafood Sustainability Improvements
Walmart Foundation and World Wildlife Fund partner to protect seascapes and enhance seafood sourcing practices

Lynn Petrak
9/20/2022
Walmart to Hire 40K Associates for Holidays
Retailer ramping up workforce to handle seasonal rush

Lynn Petrak
9/19/2022
Amazon Turns to Electrofuels for Low-Carbon Transport
Retailer enters into agreement with tech company Infinium to begin powering fleets in SoCal

Lynn Petrak