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

10/16/2023
4 Things to Know About Shoppers’ Holiday Spending Plans
Inmar Intelligence, 84.51° and other firms share insights, projections

Lynn Petrak
10/15/2023
It's Official: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy
Pharmacy chain to close more underperforming stores in at least 17 states; also names new CEO

Lynn Petrak
10/15/2023
1st Member-Owned Grocery Co-Op Opens in Boston
Dorchester Food Co-op fills a void, as new industry report underscores value of such endeavors

Lynn Petrak
10/15/2023
Retail Dietitians Group Evolves Under New Organization
Association of Retail and Consumer Professionals revamps, enhances Health and Wellness Community group

Lynn Petrak
10/15/2023
New Festival Foods Opens in Wisconsin
Grocer welcomes shoppers to latest site in Chippewa Falls

Lynn Petrak
10/12/2023
Walgreens Accelerates Cost-Cutting Measures as Earnings Dip
Company reports mixed quarterly and fiscal year results

Lynn Petrak
10/11/2023
Why 'Bachelor' Host and Game Analyst Jesse Palmer Likes to Grocery Shop
Latest Avocados from Mexico partner talks with Progressive Grocer about guac and discovering interesting new stores

Lynn Petrak
10/11/2023
Farm Stores Opens Latest Drive-Thru Market
Latest location with unique c-store format to welcome shoppers in Dallas, Ga.

Lynn Petrak
10/11/2023
Grocery Inflation Moderating, But Still Ticking Up
Latest government data reveals fluctuations across retail categories

Lynn Petrak
10/11/2023
Amazon Fresh Store Receives Industry’s 1st Zero Carbon Certification
Seattle location passes rigorous evaluation of its sustainable features

Lynn Petrak