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

3/20/2022
McCall's Meat & Fish Opens 2nd Location Near L.A.
Indie grocer known for premium protein welcomes shoppers in Santa Monica

Lynn Petrak
3/17/2022
Spring '22 Beer Review for Retailers
Grocers can attract shoppers by adding interesting new varieties that reflect a range of consumer preferences for taste, health and occasions

Lynn Petrak
3/17/2022
Grocers Keep Up Support for Ukraine
Retailers launch donation and distribution efforts

Lynn Petrak
3/17/2022
Click & Collect E-Grocer Arrives in Chicago
Fresh Street launches pickup-only service in Windy City

Lynn Petrak
3/17/2022
New Lucky Location Coming to San Francisco Food Desert
Smaller-format store from Save Mart banner in the works

Lynn Petrak
3/16/2022
Dollar General Comps Lower, But Expectations High
After slightly downward quarter and fiscal year, discount retailer projects 2.5% same-store sales gain for inflation-defined 2022

Lynn Petrak
3/16/2022
2 Years Into Pandemic, Consumers Still Spending More During Shopping Trips
New data from Catalina also identifies high-performing categories during COVID-19 era

Lynn Petrak
3/15/2022
Business Slowed Across Retail Sectors in February
Census Bureau report reveals lower sales in grocery stores, slight increase in warehouse and supercenters

Lynn Petrak
3/15/2022
Gopuff Widens Leadership Team
Delivery company taps trio of industry pros to lead prepared foods, communications and federal affairs

Lynn Petrak
3/15/2022
PlantX Adds Same-Day Delivery in Canada
LA-based food company continues to expand into and across multiple channels

Lynn Petrak