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

11/22/2021
Drone Delivery Lifts Off for Walmart Customers in Arkansas
First of 3 delivery hubs opens, more to come in early 2022

Lynn Petrak
11/22/2021
Target Makes Thanksgiving Day Store Closings Permanent
With more options for extended deals and online buying, retailer gives its team the day off

Lynn Petrak
11/22/2021
Amazon Fresh Expanding in New England: Reports
Company’s grocery business also planning new location in Chicago ‘burbs

Lynn Petrak
11/21/2021
The Great Thanksgiving Stock Up
New survey from Oracle confirms shoppers bought holiday groceries earlier due to supply chain worries

Lynn Petrak
11/21/2021
H-E-B Opens New Store in Austin Area
Leander location includes more meal solutions and services for shoppers

Lynn Petrak
11/21/2021
Uber Donates 100K Meals to Albertsons' Hunger Relief Program
Company also announces expansion of delivery service to more of retailer’s banners

Lynn Petrak
11/18/2021
New Supermarket Coming to Atlantic City Food Desert
Officials break ground on ShopRite owned by state of New Jersey and operated by Village Super Market

Lynn Petrak
11/18/2021
Albertsons Joins Humana’s Medicare Part D Network
Retailer’s shoppers who are drug plan members can fill prescriptions after Jan. 1

Lynn Petrak
11/17/2021
Why Quality Remains a Revenue Growth Driver
New research highlights importance of quality, even in a price-centric marketplace

Lynn Petrak
11/17/2021
What Will Health and Wellness Look Like in 2022?
Natural Grocers announces top 10 nutrition trends for coming year

Lynn Petrak