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

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

Lynn Petrak
5/16/2021
More Retailers Drop Mask Requirements
As government officials, states and retailers announce various mask policy updates, shoppers encounter different guidelines

Lynn Petrak
5/13/2021
NRF Reports Slight Increase in Grocery Sales in April
Leading national retail organization reports steady overall sales

Lynn Petrak
5/13/2021
Whole Foods Announces Growth Plans, Organizational Changes
Natural and organic retailer plans to open new stores and alter corporate structure

Lynn Petrak
5/13/2021
Smart & Final to Be Acquired by Bodega Latina
Mexican retail giant to buy grocer for $620M

Lynn Petrak
5/12/2021
Giant Food Recaps 2020 Initiatives With 1st-Ever Better Neighbor Report
Corporate responsibility efforts during the transformative year of 2020 are spotlighted in new report

Lynn Petrak
5/12/2021
Publix Register Campaign Raises $160K for Tornado Relief
Shoppers and associates in Atlanta region helped retailer raise funds for disaster relief in the wake of tornado outbreaks in Southeast

Lynn Petrak
5/12/2021
Kroger to Add Fulfillment Space for Grocery Delivery in Northeast Florida
A new logistics operation is in the works in Jacksonville, according to local news source

Lynn Petrak
5/11/2021
Tyson Foods and Dada Group Partner to Expand On-Demand Retail Platform in China
Strategic partnership focuses on digital transformation of fresh meat category

Lynn Petrak
5/11/2021
Natural Grocers Relocates Midland, Texas Store
A grand reopening is planned this month for a modernized store

Lynn Petrak