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

10/19/2021
E-commerce Rings Up More Holiday Sales
New survey finds older shoppers gravitating to digital buying, more people interested in health products this season

Lynn Petrak
10/18/2021
Dollar Tree Makes Proactive Supply Chain Move
Discount retailer teams with Relex on new forecasting and replenishment platform

Lynn Petrak
10/18/2021
Afresh Technologies Gets New CTO
Tech solutions provider adds Jeff Kolesky to executive team

Lynn Petrak
10/18/2021
Retail, Banking Groups Encourage Consumers to #GetCoinMoving
New educational and promotional campaign to help retailers and shoppers impacted by coin circulation issues

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2021
Butterball Talks Turkey on TikTok
Traditional Turkey Talk-Line service expands to digital 'Test Kitchen'

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2021
The Coffee Sector Reflects Marketplace Trends
Interest in sustainability, convenience and variety is creating a buzz

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2021
Publix Launches Hospital Room Prescription Delivery
Service begins at a Sarasota health care facility in Florida

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2021
Albertsons Beats Expectations in Q2
Identical sales, digital sales and outlook edge higher, with profits stable in challenging labor, supply chain and pricing environment

Lynn Petrak
10/14/2021
Flavor, Convenience Add to New Interest in Ham
Consumers are open to various options in this meat case staple as innovations continue in other pork-based meats

Lynn Petrak
10/14/2021
Why Grocers Should Start Promoting Gift Cards Earlier for Holidays
New survey shows consumers expect to spend more on gift cards this year, as supply chain concerns mount

Lynn Petrak