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

4/28/2021
Lidl Stores to Offer Impossible Burgers
Plant-based product is competitively priced in the fresh meat case at 145 locations

Lynn Petrak
4/28/2021
Reports Affirm Grocery Theft and Loss Amid Ongoing Pandemic
As shoplifting has risen over past year, technologies have emerged to prevent loss

Lynn Petrak
4/28/2021
Changes in Pet Parenthood Lead to More Sales Opportunities – and Competition
New webinar from Euromonitor International predicts a surge in e-commerce for pet food and pet care products

Lynn Petrak
4/27/2021
Mondelez Posts Q1 Sales Gain
Strong sales of cookies and savory snacks helped company exceed expectations

Lynn Petrak
4/27/2021
LinkedIn Names Amazon Top Workplace
Top Companies 2021 list also includes Walmart, CVS, Target

Lynn Petrak
4/26/2021
Southeastern Grocers Donates Nearly $462K to Regional Children’s Hospitals
Retailer launched a community donation program on March 31 to support some of the nation’s top pediatric facilities

Lynn Petrak
4/26/2021
Instacart Spotlights Top Pandemic-Era Shoppers in New Campaign
Inspiring workers across North America share essential stories

Lynn Petrak
4/26/2021
Meijer Now Accepting Walk-Ins for COVID-19 Vaccines
Every store will have a minimum of 100 doses per week on a first-come, first-served basis

Lynn Petrak
4/25/2021
SpartanNash Expands Leadership Team With New VP of Communications
Retailer hires Adrienne Chance, formerly from Borden Dairy

Lynn Petrak
4/25/2021
New Partnerships and Products Reflect Ongoing Interest in Superfoods
Rritual Superfoods is launching plant-based elixirs in United States with help from Crossmark

Lynn Petrak