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

10/23/2024
Consumers Hone In on Ingredients in Quest for Transparency
Focus group and data presented at Transparency Summit in Chicago underscore need for delivering relevant information

Lynn Petrak
10/23/2024
Instacart Widens Service in Canada
Grocery tech company announces partnerships with Sobeys, FreshCo, Farm Boy and Longo’s

Lynn Petrak
10/22/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Jewel-Osco Unveils Latest Store in 125th Year
More than 2 decades after purchasing property, retailer welcomes enthusiastic shoppers to outpost in Diamond, Ill.

Lynn Petrak
10/21/2024
How Amazon Is Picking Up Where Traditional Retail Pharmacies Are Leaving Off
Company expanding pharmacy operations to 20 more cities as brick-and-mortar rivals face challenges

Lynn Petrak
10/21/2024
Target Goes Low With Holiday Prices
Retailer touts affordability as many shoppers remain in savings mode

Lynn Petrak
10/21/2024
Delivery Scores a Comeback in E-Grocery Channel
Latest Brick Meets Click/Mercatus report reveals consumers’ renewed interest in delivery and ship-to-home methods

Lynn Petrak
10/20/2024
A Look Inside the New Amazon Grocery Co-Located With Whole Foods
Progressive Grocer visits smaller-footprint store in Chicago

Lynn Petrak
10/20/2024
Denali Launches Garden Products Made From Grocery Store Waste
New ReCirculate compost and potting soil available in January 2025

Lynn Petrak
10/20/2024
CVS Workers in SoCal Strike in 'First Wave' of Action
Rite Aid union members in same region also authorize

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2024
Bread, Milk and a Renewed Driver’s License
State of Illinois teaming with local grocers to test DMV kiosks

Lynn Petrak