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

10/17/2023
Schnucks Invests in New Solutions for Perishables Ordering, Inspection
Grocer teams up with software company Procurant to boost category efficiencies

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2023
Why Grocers, Brands Should Be Thinking About Decarbonizing Retail Media Networks
Progressive Grocer talks with Kroger Precision Marketing’s Cara Pratt about a new collaboration

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2023
How ALDI is Providing Relief to Holiday Shoppers
Discount grocer slashes prices on a range of Thanksgiving and holiday items

Lynn Petrak
10/16/2023
Foxtrot Opens 6th D.C.-Area Location
Latest modern c-store hosts grand opening on Oct. 18

Lynn Petrak
10/16/2023
A New Plus for Walmart+ Members
Retailer offers free limited-time subscription to Tastemade+ food and lifestyle platform

Lynn Petrak
10/16/2023
Whole Foods Market Shares Top 10 Grocery Trends for 2024
By-product ingredients, mini indulgences and water-saving solutions on the radar

Lynn Petrak
10/16/2023
4 Things to Know About Shoppers’ Holiday Spending Plans
Inmar Intelligence, 84.51° and other firms share insights, projections

Lynn Petrak
10/15/2023
It's Official: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy
Pharmacy chain to close more underperforming stores in at least 17 states; also names new CEO

Lynn Petrak
10/15/2023
1st Member-Owned Grocery Co-Op Opens in Boston
Dorchester Food Co-op fills a void, as new industry report underscores value of such endeavors

Lynn Petrak
10/15/2023
Retail Dietitians Group Evolves Under New Organization
Association of Retail and Consumer Professionals revamps, enhances Health and Wellness Community group

Lynn Petrak