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

10/21/2024
Delivery Scores a Comeback in E-Grocery Channel
Latest Brick Meets Click/Mercatus report reveals consumers’ renewed interest in delivery and ship-to-home methods

Lynn Petrak
10/20/2024
A Look Inside the New Amazon Grocery Co-Located With Whole Foods
Progressive Grocer visits smaller-footprint store in Chicago

Lynn Petrak
10/20/2024
Denali Launches Garden Products Made From Grocery Store Waste
New ReCirculate compost and potting soil available in January 2025

Lynn Petrak
10/20/2024
CVS Workers in SoCal Strike in 'First Wave' of Action
Rite Aid union members in same region also authorize

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2024
Bread, Milk and a Renewed Driver’s License
State of Illinois teaming with local grocers to test DMV kiosks

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2024
Brooklyn Gets Another Foodtown
Allegiance Retail Services and owner/co-op member unveil market in East Williamsburg neighborhood

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Kroger, Inmar Team Up to Offer Flexible Savings Program
Grocer gives consumers a choice between digital coupons and cash back

Lynn Petrak
10/16/2024
Shoptalk: Target’s Chief Strategy Officer Talks About Preparing for What’s Next
Exec shares insights on creating true-to-Target experiences, both online and in stores

Lynn Petrak
10/16/2024
Grocery Sales Up in September, Fueled by Both Prices and Demand
Latest data reveals gains in food retailing and within categories, including meat and produce

Lynn Petrak
10/16/2024
Whole Foods Market Identifies 10 Trends Worth Watching
The foods, beverages and ingredients set to influence shoppers in the coming year

Lynn Petrak