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

12/13/2023
PHOTO GALLERY: Whole Foods Market Unveils New Store in Wisconsin
Grocer expands offerings in new space that replaces previous site in Madison

Lynn Petrak
12/13/2023
Grocery Sales Inch Up in November
Online sales also rose last month versus a year ago, new data shows

Lynn Petrak
12/13/2023
Instacart Releases 1st Economic Impact Report
Company says it added nearly $8B in incremental revenue for grocery industry

Lynn Petrak
12/13/2023
EXCLUSIVE: 4 Workforce Trends for 2024
Progressive Grocer talks with industry recruiting pro Jenn Hahn on what’s next

Lynn Petrak
12/12/2023
Exploring the Protein Boom: The Main Ingredient Dominating Grocery Shelves
While they have more to choose from, protein-propelled shoppers are being driven by certain trends as 2024 gets underway

Lynn Petrak
12/12/2023
Instacart and Kroger Widen SNAP Partnership
Tech platform adds 1,600 more Kroger-owned stores for online acceptance

Lynn Petrak
12/12/2023
Kroger Revolutionizes Meal Prep With GE Appliances
Select wall ovens and ranges display shoppable meal ideas on touchscreens

Lynn Petrak
12/11/2023
PHOTO GALLERY: Another Foodtown Opens in Brooklyn
Allegiance Retail Services member holds grand opening in Boerum Hill community

Lynn Petrak
12/11/2023
Instacart Expands Delivery Options for Modern Workforce
Platform partners with Sharebite to offer fresh groceries and snacks for in-office and hybrid employees

Lynn Petrak
12/11/2023
Inflation Steady But Shoppers Still Cautious
Latest government data shows a 0.1% bump in food at home, as meat prices come down

Lynn Petrak