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

10/27/2021
Organic Garage Targets New Markets for Growth
Canadian retailer maps out new locations, partners with real estate firm to scout sites

Lynn Petrak
10/27/2021
Grocers Can Use New Tool to Drill Down on Pricing
Datasembly launches grocery price index to help retailers and CPGs at a time of growing inflation

Lynn Petrak
10/27/2021
Meijer Honored by EPA for Reducing Its Fleet Footprint
Michigan retailer receives agency's highest award for reducing carbon emissions, enhancing freight supply chain

Lynn Petrak
10/26/2021
High-Profile Female Leaders Join Instacart’s Board
Meredith Kopit Levien and Lily Sarafan to help shape future of online grocery platform

Lynn Petrak
10/26/2021
Walmart Adds New Payment Service
Cash-using customers have option to pay bills and fund pre-paid accounts

Lynn Petrak
10/26/2021
Shoppers Adjusting Habits Ahead of Thanksgiving
IRI releases new insights on behaviors tied to November holiday

Lynn Petrak
10/25/2021
IDDBA Works Toward Growth Plan With Board Changes
Dotty VanderMolen named new chairperson

Lynn Petrak
10/25/2021
Online Grocery Retailer to Accept SNAP/EBT Benefits
FarmboxRx expands delivery service to those facing food insecurity

Lynn Petrak
10/25/2021
Foot Traffic Up at Grocery Stores and Superstores This Summer
Placer.ai’s Q3 index points to more in-store visits amid return of COVID outbreaks and rise in staycations

Lynn Petrak
10/24/2021
Oregon Grocer Sues Beef Processor for Allegedly Supplying Tainted Meat
New Seasons Market files lawsuit for 2019 foodborne illness outbreak linked to beef supply

Lynn Petrak