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

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

Lynn Petrak
10/10/2023
Walmart Doubles Down on Dairy Production
Retailer to open another milk facility in Georgia by ‘25

Lynn Petrak
10/10/2023
Gotham Greens Goes to Georgia
Indoor-farming operation opens 1st greenhouse in Southeast

Lynn Petrak
10/10/2023
New CEO Takes the Helm at Walgreens
Health services and pharmacy exec Tim Wentworth joins company at a time of change

Lynn Petrak
10/9/2023
New Owner and CEO for Bazooka
Deal closes on acquisition by Apax Partners, as president Tony Jacobs moves up

Lynn Petrak
10/9/2023
Fresh Thyme Reveals Top 10 Grocery Trends in Midwest
Grocer publishes 1st regional trends report highlighting up-and-coming products

Lynn Petrak
10/9/2023
Consumers Rank Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Lidl Among 'Simplest Brands'
New Siegel+Gale survey uncovers customer sentiment on brand clarity, transparency and effectiveness

Lynn Petrak
10/9/2023
Another Whole Foods Market Coming to Las Vegas
Developer announces grocer as anchor of master-planned community

Lynn Petrak
10/8/2023
Voice Commands Coming to Walmart App?
Retailer shares update on technologies to help shoppers buy faster, easier

Lynn Petrak
10/8/2023
How to Avoid ‘Pinkwashing’ During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As grocers and brands launch promotions, Progressive Grocer talks to an author and life coach about importance of authenticity and action

Lynn Petrak