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

8/13/2024
Instacart Broadens Efforts With Partnership for a Healthier America
Groups add more cities to their program that provides produce credits and Instacart+ membership

Lynn Petrak
8/13/2024
Sprouts Farmers Market Unveils New Stores on Both Coasts
Fast-growing retailer on track to add 35 locations by end of fiscal year

Lynn Petrak
8/13/2024
1ST LOOK: Datasembly Introduces 3 Market Intelligence Solutions
Tech solutions provider takes aim at competitive pricing, digital coupons and MAP compliance

Lynn Petrak
8/12/2024
Delivery Drones Ready for Larger-Scale Take-Off
Progressive Grocer talks with Flyxtrex founder and CEO about why 2025 will be a pivotal year

Lynn Petrak
8/12/2024
Leadership Shakeup at Starbucks
Chipotle exec, Walmart board member Brian Niccol appointed chairman and CEO

Lynn Petrak
8/12/2024
Target Hires CPG and Retail Exec to Lead Legal Function
Amy Tu joins retailer in pivotal role as current chief legal officer retires

Lynn Petrak
8/11/2024
Senators Probe Kroger About Dynamic Pricing
Retailer responds to letter from Sens. Warren and Casey that questions ESL use

Lynn Petrak
8/11/2024
A Look Into Grocery Gaming Culture
New insights from Datassential highlight partnerships for promotional growth

Lynn Petrak
8/11/2024
Casper’s Ice Cream Names New CEO
Former Mars exec Russell Stokes takes on leadership position

Lynn Petrak
8/8/2024
Value-Seeking Shoppers Boosted Sales in July: Report
NRF data reveals slight gains in grocery and general merchandise stores fueled by bargain hunters and back-to-school early birds

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