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

8/16/2023
New Member Joins Costco Board
Former Hudson’s Bay CEO and CVS exec Helena Buonanno Foulkes takes a seat

Lynn Petrak
8/15/2023
Starbucks Readies More Reusable Cup Options
Coffee giant with a large grocery café presence emphasizes sustainability

Lynn Petrak
8/15/2023
AI-Powered Hungryroot Reports Revenue Surge
Healthy delivery service reports 67% lift during first half of 2023

Lynn Petrak
8/15/2023
Another Up-and-Down Quarter for Target
Sales and revenue decline during a challenging period, but earnings rise and grocery is a bright spot

Lynn Petrak
8/14/2023
Gotham Greens Bucks an Indoor Growing Trend
Hydroponic grower opens new greenhouse and plans more, as others dial back

Lynn Petrak
8/14/2023
EXCLUSIVE: How Hy-Vee Rolls Out in the Face of Disaster
Progressive Grocer gets an up-close look at the grocer’s growing response fleet

Lynn Petrak
8/14/2023
Casey’s Acquires 63 Minit Mart and Certified Oil Stores
Deal with EG America helps c-store operator make strides in its expansion plans

Lynn Petrak
8/14/2023
What the Latest Sales Data Says About Shopper Resilience
Fresh government data shows monthly and yearly lift ahead of a new season

Lynn Petrak
8/13/2023
EXCLUSIVE: How Save A Lot Is Learning a Lot by Becoming a Wholesaler
CEO Leon Bergmann shares how owner/operators bring stores to life

Lynn Petrak
8/13/2023
Hard Ciders Are Still Finding a Place in Shoppers' Carts
Interesting flavors, locality and seasonal appeal are boosting sales for this adult beverage

Lynn Petrak