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

2/13/2022
New Independent Grocery Store Planned for South Carolina
Uncle Willie’s Grocery Store will carry natural and locally sourced goods

Lynn Petrak
2/13/2022
Beef Market Affected by Confluence of Unusual Factors
Despite industry issues, demand is still strong for this top protein

Lynn Petrak
2/10/2022
Gopuff Names New International SVP
Bryan Batista to spearhead global business strategy for rapidly accelerating instant needs platform

Lynn Petrak
2/10/2022
A2Z's Smart Carts to Be Pilot Tested in Chedraui Location
Mexican retailer also runs El Super banners in Southwest U.S.

Lynn Petrak
2/10/2022
Ripe Timing for Avocado Promotions, Quality Improvement Programs
Meijer launches new ripening system as big brands tout avocados ahead of Big Game

Lynn Petrak
2/9/2022
NGA Announces Staff Changes, Updates
Industry trade association promotes several employees as it seeks to enhance membership and programs

Lynn Petrak
2/9/2022
60,000 Bees Stolen From Giant Co.
Colonies taken from solar field at retailer's HQ

Lynn Petrak
2/9/2022
Blue Apron Caps a Year of Net Revenue Gains With Extensive Marketing Investments
Meal solutions company releases quarterly and yearly report outlining plans for growth and areas of improvement

Lynn Petrak
2/9/2022
It’s Official: Food Inflation Highest Since 1981
Latest Labor Department data shows higher-than-expected CPI increases

Lynn Petrak
2/8/2022
Home Grocery Delivery May Be Coming to Military Installations: Report
Defense Department publishes contract solicitation in advance of potential pilot program

Lynn Petrak