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

10/17/2024
Brooklyn Gets Another Foodtown
Allegiance Retail Services and owner/co-op member unveil market in East Williamsburg neighborhood

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Kroger, Inmar Team Up to Offer Flexible Savings Program
Grocer gives consumers a choice between digital coupons and cash back

Lynn Petrak
10/16/2024
Shoptalk: Target’s Chief Strategy Officer Talks About Preparing for What’s Next
Exec shares insights on creating true-to-Target experiences, both online and in stores

Lynn Petrak
10/16/2024
Grocery Sales Up in September, Fueled by Both Prices and Demand
Latest data reveals gains in food retailing and within categories, including meat and produce

Lynn Petrak
10/16/2024
Whole Foods Market Identifies 10 Trends Worth Watching
The foods, beverages and ingredients set to influence shoppers in the coming year

Lynn Petrak
10/16/2024
Coast and Desert: How 2 New Whole Foods Stores Reflect Surroundings
A peek inside the grocer’s latest locations in Massachusetts and Arizona

Lynn Petrak
10/15/2024
Instacart Taps Former Uber Delivery Exec as New CTO
Anirban Kundu will lead critical function as grocery tech company continues to accelerate services

Lynn Petrak
10/15/2024
ALDI Out Front With Thanksgiving Meal Deals
Grocer offers lowest-priced holiday basket since 2019

Lynn Petrak
10/15/2024
EXCLUSIVE: How Amazon’s Grocery Strategy Is Showing Up in Prime Events
Progressive Grocer talks with Jamil Ghani, VP, Worldwide Prime, about lift in essentials

Lynn Petrak
10/14/2024
Foxtrot Reopens 3rd Chicago Store
Wicker Park location to host welcome-back party on Oct. 17

Lynn Petrak