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

10/2/2022
Target Kicks Off Holiday Savings This Week
Deal Days runs Oct. 6-8 as retailer also extends price match and return dates

Lynn Petrak
10/2/2022
Dom’s Kitchen & Market Readies 2nd Location
Chicago food emporium and neighborhood store reveals Nov. 1 ribbon cutting

Lynn Petrak
9/30/2022
Seafood in Spotlight During October
Industry groups highlight consumer consumption trends, retail marketing opportunities

Lynn Petrak
9/29/2022
Which Grocers Are Best in Merchandising for Frozen, Dairy?
NFRA reveals Golden Penguin Award winners for summertime efforts

Lynn Petrak
9/29/2022
Retailers Respond to Devastating Hurricane
Publix, Walmart and Amazon among the many launching support efforts

Lynn Petrak
9/28/2022
Walmart’s 1st of 4 High-Tech Fulfillment Centers Opens in Illinois
1.1M-square-foot facility slashes processing by more than half

Lynn Petrak
9/28/2022
UN Spotlights Food Loss and Waste
As global group issues call for action, retailers and suppliers ramp up initiatives

Lynn Petrak
9/28/2022
Avocado Imports Smash Records
New academic report reveals surge in consumption and $6.1B impact on U.S. GDP

Lynn Petrak
9/27/2022
KeHE Set to Open Its Largest Distribution Center in Dallas
High-tech facility covers close to 1M square feet

Lynn Petrak
9/27/2022
Grocers Take Center Stage in Historic White House Conference on Hunger and Nutrition
Retailers, industry groups and CPGs featured in Biden Administration’s summary of industry commitments

Lynn Petrak