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

5/11/2021
Natural Grocers Relocates Midland, Texas Store
A grand reopening is planned this month for a modernized store

Lynn Petrak
5/10/2021
Pet Month Promotions Include Sweepstakes From Shipt and Purina
Pet parents can get free pet food delivered for a year through a new lookalike contest

Lynn Petrak
5/10/2021
Stop & Shop Launches Pilot Program With Flashfood App
Shoppers in Massachusetts can get deals on fresh foods nearing their best-by dates

Lynn Petrak
5/10/2021
The Giant Co. to Open 4 New Stores in Philly by 2023
As it expands across the omnichannel marketplace, retailer is also growing its physical store footprint in the city

Lynn Petrak
5/9/2021
FDA Report Reveals Biggest Food Safety Dangers in Grocery Delis
Risk factors identified, along with the impact of food safety management systems and certified personnel

Lynn Petrak
5/9/2021
Growing Interest in Biometric Card Payment, Provider Says
SmartMetric sees increased demand for contactless card solution that offers a secure experience at checkout

Lynn Petrak
5/6/2021
More Shoots of Growth in Indoor Farming With Expansions, Awards
Sustainable indoor agriculture organizations, including AeroFarms, AmplifiedAg, made headlines this week

Lynn Petrak
5/6/2021
Indy Fresh Market to Open in Food Desert
Residents in Indianapolis neighborhood will get access to fresh food next year thanks to local entrepreneurs, organizations

Lynn Petrak
5/6/2021
Gopuff Acquires U.K. Platform to Expand Internationally
U.S. delivery platform acquires Fancy, a last-mile solution that delivers groceries and daily essentials in 30 minutes

Lynn Petrak
5/5/2021
Survey of CPG Marketers Confirms Use, Future Opportunities of Digital Shopping Lists
Nearly half of shoppers already use electronic grocery lists

Lynn Petrak