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

3/2/2022
Instacart Commits $1M to Support Women-Owned CPGs
Effort to widen brand exposure via Instacart Ads Initiative part of company’s ESG outreach

Lynn Petrak
3/2/2022
Amazon Fresh Adds Another Illinois Location
New store in Naperville features the area’s 1st Just Walk Out technology

Lynn Petrak
3/2/2022
Meijer Moves Ahead With Solar Project
Midwest retailer signs energy power purchase agreement with sustainable solutions provider

Lynn Petrak
3/1/2022
Grocery Outlet Looks to Build on Its Differentiated Model
Company continues on expansion path, even as comparable and net store sales dip for the quarter and year

Lynn Petrak
3/1/2022
AFFI Offers Toolkit for Frozen Food Month
Organization highlights category trends and benefits of frozen foods

Lynn Petrak
3/1/2022
Gopuff Says 'Bonjour' to France
Following success in the U.K., instant needs platform adds to its European customer base

Lynn Petrak
2/28/2022
Established E-Commerce Buyers More Valuable: Report
Brick Meets Click e-grocery data shows that longtime digital consumers spend more and order frequently

Lynn Petrak
2/28/2022
What’s Driving the Great Resignation?
New survey highlights importance of higher paychecks, greater flexibility

Lynn Petrak
2/28/2022
Circle K Partners With Farmstead on E-Commerce and Supply Chain Projects
Convenience retailer's parent company also invests in Food Rocket startup

Lynn Petrak
2/28/2022
Food Lion Kicks Off Orange Bag Campaign
Sales of store-brand fruit help support local food banks

Lynn Petrak