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

5/30/2022
Peanut Butter, Strawberry Recalls Impacting Store Shelves Nationwide
Foodborne illnesses linked to Jif and FreshKampo/H-E-B affect several North American retailers

Lynn Petrak
5/30/2022
How Checkout Conveyors Can Move More Than Products
MessageWrap expands partnerships with grocers to create antimicrobial “billboards" at checkstands

Lynn Petrak
5/30/2022
Foxtrot Names Specialty Food Standouts From Startups
Judging panel honors several female-owned and co-founded brands

Lynn Petrak
5/26/2022
Dollar General Foresees a Better Back Half of 2022
Discount retailer shares Q1 financial report that includes upgraded guidance in a price-conscious marketplace

Lynn Petrak
5/25/2022
What’s New in Noshing
Hot takes from 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago

Lynn Petrak
5/25/2022
Dollar Tree Solidly on Growth Path in Q1
Discount retailer reports diluted EPS surged 48.1%

Lynn Petrak
5/23/2022
Snacking Trends: A Look at the Next Big Nibbles
Protein portions, permissible indulgence and a focus on flavor come out winners as noshing habits evolve

Lynn Petrak
5/23/2022
Retailers Are Thinking About – and Rethinking – Space-Planning Solutions
SymphonyRetail AI survey reveals priority of assortment optimization and other approaches

Lynn Petrak
5/23/2022
Trendspotting at the Restaurant Show
5 takeaway trends with implications for grocers

Lynn Petrak
5/19/2022
Target, CVS Stores in New Jersey Debut Reusable Bag Rental Program
Goatote’s kiosk system tested as Garden State bans single-use plastic bags

Lynn Petrak