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

1/18/2021
What’s In Store for Beverage Alcohol Category in 2021?
Trends for food retailers that sell beer, wine and/or spirits to shoppers in their physical and online liquor departments

Lynn Petrak
12/10/2020
Center Store Solutions: 6 Ways Grocers Can Grow in 2021
Opportunities to increase sales in what is expected to be a more normalized demand environment

Lynn Petrak
12/9/2020
1st Amazon Fresh Location Opens in Midwest
Naperville, Illinois, store will be joined by several others in Chicago suburbs

Lynn Petrak
9/23/2020
Cleaning House in the Wake of COVID-19
How retailers are stepping up their store sanitation and disinfection efforts

Lynn Petrak
9/8/2020
Sustainability Takes Center Stage
Reusable packaging, containers reflect continued interest in sustainability, even in a pandemic

Lynn Petrak
7/12/2020
Taking Stock of Sustainability
How sourcing, manufacturing and retailing are links in the same chain.

Lynn Petrak
7/5/2020
Women Joining Boards of Directors at a Faster Rate
Gender-representation grows at industry corporations

Lynn Petrak
6/1/2020
Dairy Brands Ramp Up Variety, Innovation
Plant-based alternatives help create a new look in the department

Lynn Petrak
4/30/2020
Grilling Season Is Not Canceled
As outdoor barbecues start to sizzle, a look at what's going on the grill and why

Lynn Petrak
3/23/2020
Frozen Foods See a Resurgence, Attract New Fans
Manufacturers and retailers work to keep them buying

Lynn Petrak