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

8/5/2024
Retailers Weigh In on the Priority of Fresh Foods
FMI releases report spotlighting trends and opportunities across fresh categories

Lynn Petrak
8/5/2024
Walmart Widens Share of the E-Grocery Pie
New data shows that retailer hit 37% of market share in Q2

Lynn Petrak
8/5/2024
ALDI and Instacart Reveal Major New Collab
Retailer expands tech solutions for improved omnichannel services and adds smart carts to international locations

Lynn Petrak
8/5/2024
Food Lion Widens Footprint in Growing South Carolina Area
Grand opening of 7th location in Florence set for Aug. 7

Lynn Petrak
8/4/2024
Kowalski’s CEO Named Minnesota Grocer of the Year
In addition to Kris Kowalski Christiansen, trade association also honors retiring president Jamie Pfuhl

Lynn Petrak
8/4/2024
DoorDash Turns in Strong Quarter as Grocery Business Grows
Delivery platform reports order and revenue boost as leaders focus on optimizing verticals

Lynn Petrak
8/4/2024
Government 'Strike Force' Makes Play for Large Grocers
Chair of FTC announces pricing probe

Lynn Petrak
8/1/2024
EXCLUSIVE: What SpartanNash Hopes to Learn From Refreshed Family Fare Store
Progressive Grocer checks out new grocery concepts during unveiling of updated location in Holland, Mich.

Lynn Petrak
8/1/2024
Lower-Than-Expected Q2 Revenue at Amazon Reflects Consumer Caution
Retail giant reports sales and net income growth, but offers subdued outlook for rest of year

Lynn Petrak
8/1/2024
Utah Independent Grocer Puts Smart Carts to Work
Davis Food & Drug incorporates Instacart's Caper Carts in 3 stores

Lynn Petrak