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

10/8/2023
Amazon Cuts Grocery Delivery Threshold
Shoppers can now get free delivery for orders over $100

Lynn Petrak
10/5/2023
New Tech Designed to Prevent Produce Spoilage in Smaller Cold-Storage Areas
Applied UV introduces air purification system for product preservation and food waste reduction

Lynn Petrak
10/5/2023
How Physical Stores Are Integral to Retail Media Network Success
New Placer.ai report explores multichannel advertising initiatives

Lynn Petrak
10/4/2023
Tops' ‘Free Gas & Groceries’ Campaigns Benefit Local Children’s Hospitals
New York-based retailer gives back to communities with incentive-based fundraisers

Lynn Petrak
10/4/2023
Mastercard Offers Instacart Rewards to Cardholders
Payments company partners with grocery tech leader on membership and purchase benefits

Lynn Petrak
10/4/2023
PHOTO GALLERY: Whole Foods Market Opens Relocated Store in Virginia
Latest outpost in Springfield gives retailer a fresh footprint in the area

Lynn Petrak
10/4/2023
Natural Grocers Releases Latest Short Film
New installment of “Meet Your Farmer” series spotlights maple syrup makers

Lynn Petrak
10/3/2023
SpartanNash Promotes Produce/Floral Pro
Andy Smith moves to senior director, merchandising for those categories

Lynn Petrak
10/3/2023
EPA Names Outstanding GreenChill Partners
Agency honors several grocers for moving to more sustainable refrigeration systems

Lynn Petrak
10/3/2023
Home Chef Adds Another Meal Service
Kroger-owned brand debuts portfolio of microwaveable meals for home delivery

Lynn Petrak