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

1/11/2024
Digital Sales Declined in 2023, as Pickup Held Steady
New report from Brick Meets Click/Mercatus underscores importance of omnichannel engagement

Lynn Petrak
1/11/2024
USDA to Offer Summer Grocery Benefits for Kids
Seasonal EBT program available to families and youngsters in 35 states

Lynn Petrak
1/10/2024
7-Eleven Acquires Over 200 Stores From Sunoco
In a $1B agreement, c-store chain to take over locations in West Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma

Lynn Petrak
1/10/2024
Grocery Inflation Way Down in ’23, But What's Going on With Egg Prices?
Latest CPI data indicates more stable grocery environment

Lynn Petrak
1/10/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Indoor Farming Goes Viral
FarmBox Foods' Instagram post nets millions of views, as container manufacturer works with retailers to grow their own greens and mushrooms

Lynn Petrak
1/10/2024
AI-Powered Smart Screens Coming to In-Store Points of Sale
Cooler Screens' new software anticipates shopper needs

Lynn Petrak
1/9/2024
Ruiz Foods Announces Leadership Changes
Kimberli Carroll named president and CEO

Lynn Petrak
1/9/2024
EXCLUSIVE: A Look Inside the 1st Publix in Kentucky
Grocer’s newer store format brings new competition to Louisville

Lynn Petrak
1/8/2024
Loss Prevention Driving Grocers to Up Their Tech Game
New Incisiv study shows how retailers aim to narrow the gap between intention and deployment

Lynn Petrak
1/8/2024
Giant Food Launches New Brand Campaign
‘This is Home’ theme a nod to local communities in Washington, D.C. area

Lynn Petrak