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

7/1/2021
Walgreens Reports Better-Than-Expected Results for Q3
Quarter marked by more in-store visits and notable jump in loyalty program membership

Lynn Petrak
7/1/2021
Natural Grocers Keeps It Close With New Onsite Organic Hydroponic Farm
GardenBox pilot program produces organic leafy greens at Colorado location

Lynn Petrak
6/30/2021
Amazon’s Carbon Footprint Left Bigger Mark in 2020
Pandemic-era orders led to increased carbon use, even as retail behemoth invests in renewable energy

Lynn Petrak
6/30/2021
Aldi Continues Its Multi-State Expansion in June
3 new stores opened in Southeast region

Lynn Petrak
6/30/2021
Southeastern Grocers Awarding Grants to Improve Equity in Local Communities
Applications now open to nonprofit organizations in the chain’s service area

Lynn Petrak
6/29/2021
Online Platform Provides Recipe-Led Shopping for U.K. Consumers
Lollipop teams with major food retailer in Great Britain and launches user waitlist

Lynn Petrak
6/29/2021
Turkey Hill Names 2 New Execs
Andy Jacobs and Paul Gagliano join ice cream and drink manufacturer in key roles

Lynn Petrak
6/29/2021
Shenandoah Growers Builds New Crop of Seasoned Leaders
Major indoor farming company names CEO and CFO

Lynn Petrak
6/28/2021
Retailers Recalibrating Marketing Efforts as Shoppers Return to Stores
New industry survey also confirms the growing importance of omnichannel experiences

Lynn Petrak
6/28/2021
Russian Grocery Delivery Service to Hit the Road in New York
Free courier delivery from Samokat starts in August

Lynn Petrak