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

5/2/2021
Shipt and Celebrity Mom Christina Milian Team Up for Mother’s Day Promo
Reflecting the growing potential of the self-care market, new promotion spotlights spa essentials and time-saving benefits of home delivery

Lynn Petrak
5/2/2021
Solutions for Retail Foodservice Are Hands-Off for Now
From robots that prepare bowls to a new utensil dispenser, solutions are aimed at attracting safety-minded shoppers

Lynn Petrak
4/29/2021
Publix Register Campaign Raises $10M for Regional Hunger Relief
Retailer raises funds to provide 100M meals for food banks throughout Southeast

Lynn Petrak
4/29/2021
Updated Google Pay App Shows Deals at Safeway and Target
Shoppers can now browse weekly promos at nearby stores while tracking their food and grocery spending

Lynn Petrak
4/29/2021
Incentive Program Adds $880K for Natural Refrigerant Use by California Grocers
Several food retailers participate in a pilot program to transition to eco-friendlier refrigerants

Lynn Petrak
4/28/2021
Changes in Pet Parenthood Lead to More Sales Opportunities – and Competition
New webinar from Euromonitor International predicts a surge in e-commerce for pet food and pet care products

Lynn Petrak
4/28/2021
Lidl Stores to Offer Impossible Burgers
Plant-based product is competitively priced in the fresh meat case at 145 locations

Lynn Petrak
4/28/2021
Reports Affirm Grocery Theft and Loss Amid Ongoing Pandemic
As shoplifting has risen over past year, technologies have emerged to prevent loss

Lynn Petrak
4/27/2021
Mondelez Posts Q1 Sales Gain
Strong sales of cookies and savory snacks helped company exceed expectations

Lynn Petrak
4/27/2021
LinkedIn Names Amazon Top Workplace
Top Companies 2021 list also includes Walmart, CVS, Target

Lynn Petrak