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

11/30/2022
How Sustainability Has Moved From an Idea to an Imperative
NielsenIQ report highlights consumer-driven transformation to greener business models

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2022
Despite Recent Popularity, Store Brands Have Yet to Reach Full Potential
IRI report on private label sheds light on growth areas and opportunities

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2022
DoorDash Announces Corporate Layoffs
Delivery platform cites high operating expenses as it slashes 1,250 jobs

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2022
Why Charity Is a Team Effort at Meijer
Retailer’s Team Gives program earmarks $3M to 500+ organizations in 2022

Lynn Petrak
11/28/2022
Biden Calls on Congress to Block Rail Strike
Legislators to vote on a no-stoppage mandate on Nov. 30

Lynn Petrak
11/28/2022
US Foods Names New CEO
After a months-long search, top foodservice distributor taps Dave Flitman for the job

Lynn Petrak
11/28/2022
Whole Foods Market to Pause Sales of Lobster From Maine
Retailer cites downgrades by marine and environmental groups

Lynn Petrak
11/28/2022
How Did Retailers Fare on Black Friday?
Early data points to varied traffic but better-than-expected sales among deal-seeking shoppers

Lynn Petrak
11/27/2022
KeHE Rewards Innovators With Assortment Slots
23 brands named 'Golden Ticket' winners after product review

Lynn Petrak
11/21/2022
Why the Middle Mile Is So Fulfilling
RJW Logistics Group CEO shares benefits, priorities of centrally located warehouses and company-owned fleets

Lynn Petrak