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

8/29/2021
Hy-Vee’s Mobile Health Clinics Hit the Road
Retailer to administer COVID-19 vaccines at South Dakota state fair, free biometric screenings at 50 store locations

Lynn Petrak
8/25/2021
The Giant Co. Takes Big Steps to Reduce Collective Carbon Footprints
Supermarket chain awards environmental grants through partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful

Lynn Petrak
8/25/2021
Dollar Tree’s Q2 Highlights Bright Spots Amid Some Concerns
Discount retailer cuts full-year profit but reports areas of improvement and success with Combo Store format

Lynn Petrak
8/24/2021
Kroger's ESG Report Reveals Solid Results of Increasingly Integrated Practices
Retailer's achievements align with goals of helping people, planet and global food systems

Lynn Petrak
8/24/2021
Bell and Howell Unveils New 'Store in a Box' Solution
New QuickCollect Go! Pod includes setup for refrigerated and frozen foods for e-commerce order pickup

Lynn Petrak
8/24/2021
Land O’Frost Appoints New SVP of Sales, Marketing and Innovation
Saverio Spontella joins packaged meat company to help expand brand reach

Lynn Petrak
8/23/2021
Greer’s Opens New Location in Alabama
Specialty market features an array of prepared foods, rooftop dining and curbside pickup

Lynn Petrak
8/23/2021
Pandemic Shopping Behaviors Becoming Entrenched: New Report
Research from Acosta confirms shift to online buying and preferences for delivery and pickup

Lynn Petrak
8/23/2021
CPG and Retail Veteran Joins WellPet Board
Premium pet food company appoints Nneka Rimmer to board of directors

Lynn Petrak
8/22/2021
Heinen’s Kicks Off New Cereal With Pro Football Player
Retailer and Cleveland RB Nick Chubb launch “Chubb Crunch”

Lynn Petrak