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

2/8/2022
Fresh Thyme Earmarks $800K for Food Banks
Midwest grocer shares donations to Feeding America and its local affiliated organizations

Lynn Petrak
2/8/2022
Kroger Welcomes New SVP of Retail Divisions
Kenny Kimball to succeed retiring exec Mark Tuffin

Lynn Petrak
2/7/2022
Grocery Tax on Docket in Many States
Lawmakers and governors balance consumer tax relief and tight government budgets

Lynn Petrak
2/7/2022
SpartanNash Adds More Flashfood Zones
Initiative to reduce food waste expands for 1st time into Nebraska and Iowa

Lynn Petrak
2/7/2022
Utz Brands Onboards New SVP and CIO
Satyaki Lodh brings decades of industry information experience to new position

Lynn Petrak
2/7/2022
Study Affirms Importance of Appearance Throughout the Omnichannel
Salsify research finds that shoppers will abandon online and in-store purchases if they think product page quality is poor

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2022
SpartanNash Refreshes Board of Directors
Julien Mininberg, Jaymin Patel and Pamela Puryear join group as part of new overall leadership dynamic

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2022
SNAP Customers in Boston Can Use EBT Cards to Order Groceries Online
Through city support and the American Rescue Plan, nonprofit grocer Daily Table now offers items for delivery and in-store pickup

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2022
Grocery Sector Loses More Jobs in January: Report
U.S. Labor Department releases latest employment summary showing gains in other retail settings and in foodservice

Lynn Petrak
2/3/2022
HelloFresh Nets New NHL Partnership
Meal kit company scores marketing deals with NY Islanders, Nashville Preds, LA Kings

Lynn Petrak