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

5/20/2021
Digital Payments and Online Ordering Continue to Click With Shoppers: Surveys
More consumers are opening up mobile wallets and opting for e-grocery shopping, research finds

Lynn Petrak
5/20/2021
Local Express Adds Shipping Feature for Small Grocers’ E-Commerce Business
Independent retailers can ship items all over the world via new module added to platform

Lynn Petrak
5/19/2021
Plant-Based Options Disrupt Dairy Category
Alternative products are changing the face of dairy departments in retail

Lynn Petrak
5/19/2021
Summer Grilling: 'Grate' Ideas for Seasonal Success
Retailers expand and elevate offerings as peak grilling season arrives

Lynn Petrak
5/19/2021
In Growth Mode, BJ’s Announces 6 New Stores and Q1 Financial Results
Warehouse club retailer expands presence on East Coast and reports comparable-sales lift for first part of 2021

Lynn Petrak
5/19/2021
It's Not Just Shoppers Who Are Hungry for Plant-Based Products
Shares of category leader Oatly surge on first day of trading

Lynn Petrak
5/18/2021
Target Reports Strong Gains in Sales and Profitability in Q1
Retailer beats analyst projections as shoppers return to stores and same-day services surge

Lynn Petrak
5/17/2021
Amazon Go Grocery Is Gone
E-commerce giant streamlines banner names by folding Amazon Go Grocery into Amazon Fresh

Lynn Petrak
5/17/2021
Relationshop Expands App for Grocers to Handle To-Go Orders
Food retailers can use new app to manage orders for carryout, catering and customized cakes

Lynn Petrak
5/16/2021
Specialty Food Association Names Product of the Year Winners
Seafood products receive accolades for innovation, as SFA also spotlights category trends

Lynn Petrak