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

5/10/2021
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
5/10/2021
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
5/9/2021
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
5/9/2021
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
5/6/2021
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
Dollar General Branches Out With New Sustainability Commitment
Retailer supports local and national tree planting programs this year through a collaboration with Arbor Day Foundation

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
5/4/2021
Southeastern Grocers Unveils Winn-Dixie Store in Florida as Part of Continued Expansion
New store opened this week in Viera as part of retailer's growing presence in the state

Lynn Petrak