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

5/13/2021
Smart & Final to Be Acquired by Bodega Latina
Mexican retail giant to buy grocer for $620M

Lynn Petrak
5/12/2021
Kroger to Add Fulfillment Space for Grocery Delivery in Northeast Florida
A new logistics operation is in the works in Jacksonville, according to local news source

Lynn Petrak
5/12/2021
Giant Food Recaps 2020 Initiatives With 1st-Ever Better Neighbor Report
Corporate responsibility efforts during the transformative year of 2020 are spotlighted in new report

Lynn Petrak
5/12/2021
Publix Register Campaign Raises $160K for Tornado Relief
Shoppers and associates in Atlanta region helped retailer raise funds for disaster relief in the wake of tornado outbreaks in Southeast

Lynn Petrak
5/11/2021
Another Hot Grilling Season Well Underway, Research Finds
New report shows that summer is coming early for many shoppers already spending on barbecue products and other outdoor essentials

Lynn Petrak
5/11/2021
Tyson Foods and Dada Group Partner to Expand On-Demand Retail Platform in China
Strategic partnership focuses on digital transformation of fresh meat category

Lynn Petrak
5/11/2021
Natural Grocers Relocates Midland, Texas Store
A grand reopening is planned this month for a modernized store

Lynn Petrak
5/10/2021
Stop & Shop Launches Pilot Program With Flashfood App
Shoppers in Massachusetts can get deals on fresh foods nearing their best-by dates

Lynn Petrak
5/10/2021
The Giant Co. to Open 4 New Stores in Philly by 2023
As it expands across the omnichannel marketplace, retailer is also growing its physical store footprint in the city

Lynn Petrak
5/10/2021
Pet Month Promotions Include Sweepstakes From Shipt and Purina
Pet parents can get free pet food delivered for a year through a new lookalike contest

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