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

9/26/2022
Food Retailers Prepare for Hurricane Ian
Grocers shorten hours, announce closings and ready supplies for relief

Lynn Petrak
9/26/2022
Welcome to the Walmart Entertainment Metaverse
Retailer debuts 2 digital play experiences that tie back into products and the store experience

Lynn Petrak
9/25/2022
Moving the Needle on Christmas Tree Sales
Industry group shares outlook for 2022 selling season

Lynn Petrak
9/25/2022
Amazon 'Primed' for Holiday Season With Early Deals
E-comm leader announces Prime Early Access Sale set for Oct. 11-12

Lynn Petrak
9/25/2022
1st BJ’s Opens in Indiana
Hoosier State welcomes club members on Sept. 30

Lynn Petrak
9/23/2022
Shoppers Flocking to Poultry
Chicken and turkey offer different forms of value for today’s mindful consumers

Lynn Petrak
9/22/2022
Celebs Take Over Kroger Wellness Festival
Carrie Underwood, Steve Garvey among others appearing at grocer’s event in Cincinnati

Lynn Petrak
9/22/2022
Costco's Net Sales, Comps Up for Quarter and Fiscal Year
Club store chain has no plans to increase membership fees

Lynn Petrak
9/21/2022
New Report IDs Nation’s Favorite Grocers
Analysis from issues-driven platform Wise Voter reveals top retailers by state

Lynn Petrak
9/21/2022
Local Food Makers Have Shot at Getting Products on Meijer Shelves
Retailer reveals opportunity for Midwest vendors to be included in Frederik’s by Meijer line

Lynn Petrak