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

3/24/2022
Walmart Files Suit Against BJ’s
Legal action hinges on use of patented mobile self-checkout technologies at club stores

Lynn Petrak
3/23/2022
New ‘Purpose-Driven’ Produce Brand Debuts
Parent company Pairwise unveils 1st Conscious Greens offerings from its startup, Conscious Foods

Lynn Petrak
3/23/2022
Takeaways From 2022 Food Marketing Conference
Workplace flexibility and employee recognition, integrated technologies and the impact of global events are shaping today’s marketing environment

Lynn Petrak
3/20/2022
Laird Superfood Appoints SVP of Sales
Move follows installation of new president and CEO in January

Lynn Petrak
3/20/2022
McCall's Meat & Fish Opens 2nd Location Near L.A.
Indie grocer known for premium protein welcomes shoppers in Santa Monica

Lynn Petrak
3/17/2022
New Lucky Location Coming to San Francisco Food Desert
Smaller-format store from Save Mart banner in the works

Lynn Petrak
3/17/2022
Spring '22 Beer Review for Retailers
Grocers can attract shoppers by adding interesting new varieties that reflect a range of consumer preferences for taste, health and occasions

Lynn Petrak
3/17/2022
Grocers Keep Up Support for Ukraine
Retailers launch donation and distribution efforts

Lynn Petrak
3/17/2022
Click & Collect E-Grocer Arrives in Chicago
Fresh Street launches pickup-only service in Windy City

Lynn Petrak
3/16/2022
2 Years Into Pandemic, Consumers Still Spending More During Shopping Trips
New data from Catalina also identifies high-performing categories during COVID-19 era

Lynn Petrak