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

10/31/2021
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Lifestyles Creeping Up Again: Report
Research from LendingClub Corporation also reveals shoppers’ likely post-pandemic habits

Lynn Petrak
10/31/2021
Save A Lot Kicks off Holiday Donation Program
Shoppers can purchase pre-assembled food bags for local distribution, as discount retailer matches contributions for hunger relief

Lynn Petrak
10/28/2021
SEG Honors Centenarian Associate With 24 Diversity Grants
Grocer awards more than $285K to nonprofits to mark Romay Davis’s 102nd birthday

Lynn Petrak
10/28/2021
Procurant Broadens Leadership Team
Charles “Chuck” Gragg joins tech company as it works to boost supply chain visibility, reduce waste

Lynn Petrak
10/28/2021
Albertsons Cos. Raises $9M to Provide Healthy Breakfasts to Kids in Need
September 'Nourishing Neighbors' campaign sustains local food banks

Lynn Petrak
10/27/2021
Meijer Honored by EPA for Reducing Its Fleet Footprint
Michigan retailer receives agency's highest award for reducing carbon emissions, enhancing freight supply chain

Lynn Petrak
10/27/2021
Organic Garage Targets New Markets for Growth
Canadian retailer maps out new locations, partners with real estate firm to scout sites

Lynn Petrak
10/27/2021
Grocers Can Use New Tool to Drill Down on Pricing
Datasembly launches grocery price index to help retailers and CPGs at a time of growing inflation

Lynn Petrak
10/26/2021
Walmart Adds New Payment Service
Cash-using customers have option to pay bills and fund pre-paid accounts

Lynn Petrak
10/26/2021
Shoppers Adjusting Habits Ahead of Thanksgiving
IRI releases new insights on behaviors tied to November holiday

Lynn Petrak