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

2/8/2023
Why Imagery Is Imperative at Digital Point of Sale
1WorldSync VP Randy Mercer talks exclusively to Progressive Grocer about make-or-break photography

Lynn Petrak
2/8/2023
Walmart Announces Spate of Store Closings
Among other factors, locations didn’t meet retailer’s financial expectations

Lynn Petrak
2/7/2023
Natural Grocers Recaps Commitment to Regenerative Agriculture
Retailer releases 2022 ESG report outlining practices and progress

Lynn Petrak
2/7/2023
Sunbasket Adds Nutrition Prescription to Its Offerings
Meal delivery company teams up with personalized nutrition platform EatLove

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2023
Post-Pandemic Sustainability and Digital Trends Becoming Clearer
Incisiv and Wynshop leaders tell Progressive Grocer that actions are speaking loudly

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2023
How Consumers Are Driving Packaging Changes
Mintel releases 2023 packaging trends report outlining key shopper concerns

Lynn Petrak
2/5/2023
EXCLUSIVE: Meijer Displays New All-Electric Semi at Auto Show
2-truck fleet latest example of sustainability, company leaders tell Progressive Grocer

Lynn Petrak
2/5/2023
Instacart Launches Scan & Pay for Indie in New York
Mobile payment solution now offered to shoppers at Foodcellar Market

Lynn Petrak
2/5/2023
A Sneak Peek at Hy-Vee’s Latest Wisconsin Store
Progressive Grocer talks with CEO Jeremy Gosch ahead of opening

Lynn Petrak
2/2/2023
Natural Grocers Keeps Pace in Q1
Retailer reports steady profits, slight sales increases and unchanged guidance for fiscal year

Lynn Petrak