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

11/2/2022
Why Grocers Should Get Into the Entertainment Business
Lowes president explains how to create innovative disruption during a chaotic time

Lynn Petrak
11/1/2022
Southeastern Grocers Reveals Winners of 2022 Romay Davis Grant
Program honors 30 organizations that enhance racial equity, food security, social justice and health care

Lynn Petrak
10/31/2022
Publix Wraps Up Choppy Q3
Strong sales collide with tough earnings environment

Lynn Petrak
10/31/2022
SpartanNash Widens E-Comm Options
Food solutions company expands partnership with Shipt to offer same-day delivery on that platform

Lynn Petrak
10/27/2022
UNFI Taps Recent Hire as Chief Brands Officer
Angie Belian elevated from president’s chief of staff to head of private label division

Lynn Petrak
10/26/2022
HelloFresh Reports Ups and Downs for Q3
Revenue and customer base grow and earnings dip, as meal kit provider ramps up marketing investments

Lynn Petrak
10/25/2022
Instacart Extends Ad Offerings to More Brands
Grocery tech company partners with Ascential to offer greater brand access to ads and to pair up on marketing and training programs

Lynn Petrak
10/25/2022
Hy-Vee's Upcoming Wisconsin Store Touts Green Bay Packers Connection
Latest location in Titletown neighborhood of Ashwaubenon to welcome shoppers on Nov. 8

Lynn Petrak
10/24/2022
Consumers Want More Health Services From Their Local Pharmacy: Poll
New research from CVS supports continued access to clinical care at retail level

Lynn Petrak
10/24/2022
Albertsons Takes Up the Pet Cause of Accessible, Affordable Animal Care
Grocer announces pet prescription fulfillment, pilot tests of health services

Lynn Petrak