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

6/4/2023
How Sprouts Farmers Market Walks the ESG Walk
Natural retailer releases report highlighting its environmental, social and governance results

Lynn Petrak
6/1/2023
Wegmans to Shutter One of Its Largest Locations
Multi-level store in Natick, Mass., will close this summer

Lynn Petrak
6/1/2023
EXCLUSIVE: Consumers Prefer Traditional Grocery Stores
YouGov poll conducted for Progressive Grocer also shows inflation remains a top concern

Lynn Petrak
6/1/2023
PCC Debuts Inclusive Trade Program
West Coast co-op ramps up support of products and suppliers from a range of communities

Lynn Petrak
6/1/2023
Relief in the Labor Market?
Latest government jobs report shows hiring gains, as other data reveals easing of resignations

Lynn Petrak
5/31/2023
Gopuff and Rokt Partner to Open New Revenue Paths at Checkout
New feature delivers offers for relevant outside brands

Lynn Petrak
5/31/2023
Net Sales, Comp Sales, Traffic – All Up at SpartanNash
Persistent inflation affects several aspects of company’s Q1 performance

Lynn Petrak
5/30/2023
SCOTUS and Protein Brands Weigh In on Ethical Pork Law
Reactions vary after high court rejects challenge to Prop 12 in California

Lynn Petrak
5/30/2023
How Instacart Is Using ChatGPT to Enhance the Search Experience
Grocery tech company debuts new 'Ask Instacart' tool

Lynn Petrak
5/30/2023
Whole Foods Market Gears Up for Long-Awaited D.C. Store
Location in redeveloped Walter Reed campus to feature an array of local items

Lynn Petrak