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

12/8/2021
Publix's Carol Jenkins Barnett Passes Away
Former leader of food retailer's charities and daughter of Publix founder known and remembered for philanthropic works

Lynn Petrak
12/8/2021
Grocers in California Move Closer to Mandatory Food Recycling
Law requiring donations of excess edible foods takes effect Jan. 1

Lynn Petrak
12/7/2021
How Retail Health Care Clinics Are Delivering on Consumers’ Needs
Survey shows notable increase in customer use of in-store health and wellness services

Lynn Petrak
12/7/2021
Latest Whole Foods Market Opens in Northern California
Store in East Bay area carries more than 2,700 local products

Lynn Petrak
12/7/2021
Grocers Top Business Rankings for Customer Trust and Loyalty
Qualtrics’ 2022 Experience Index reflects industry innovations and consumer priorities

Lynn Petrak
12/6/2021
Meet This Year's Category Captains
Now in its 25th year, Progressive Grocer’s awards program recognizes exceptional efforts of suppliers that collaborate with retailers to serve shoppers and grow sales

Lynn Petrak
12/6/2021
Bay Area Reusable Packaging Startup Announces $3.7M Seed Raise
Dispatch Goods aims to work with more restaurants, delivery companies and grocers

Lynn Petrak
12/6/2021
A Look Inside the Crystal Ball for CPGs
IRI’s CPG market review and outlook reveals notable shifts and avenues for growth

Lynn Petrak
12/6/2021
Jewel-Osco Opens New Micro-Fulfillment Center Near Chicago
Albertsons banner unveils site, with Illinois governor on hand

Lynn Petrak
12/6/2021
Coborn’s Closes Deal to Acquire Tadych's Econofoods Stores
Minnesota retailer rebrands banners, expands its Midwest footprint

Lynn Petrak