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

6/26/2024
Thousands of Store Closures 'Imminent' at Walgreens
Walgreens Boots Alliance to shutter underperforming locations as part of strategic review

Lynn Petrak
6/26/2024
Food Retailers Get Real About Investments, Outlook
FMI releases 75th annual report based on grocer and supplier feedback

Lynn Petrak
6/25/2024
Why the Middle Ground Is Fertile for Grocery Growth
Placer.ai data reveals markets with high potential

Lynn Petrak
6/25/2024
Major Retailers Go Deep on Summer Deals
Amazon, Walmart, Target reveal details of midsummer savings events

Lynn Petrak
6/25/2024
Grocers Fired Up About Independence Day
Kroger, Meijer, Grocery Outlet offering deals for the holiday

Lynn Petrak
6/24/2024
Coming Soon: BJ’s Wholesale Clubs in New Jersey, North Carolina
Club store chain reveals latest in string of new locations

Lynn Petrak
6/24/2024
Q&A: How Artificial and Human Intelligence Can Address Grocery’s Biggest Issues
Progressive Grocer talks with SymphonyAI Retail President Manish Choudhary

Lynn Petrak
6/24/2024
Weis Markets on a Remodeling Roll
Regional grocer improves locations in Maryland and Pennsylvania

Lynn Petrak
6/24/2024
NSA Establishes New England Chapter, Office
Local headquarters in Providence, R.I., will serve indie grocers throughout the region

Lynn Petrak
6/23/2024
Arkansas Town, Grocer Grappling with Deadly Shooting
Suspect to be charged with 4 counts of murder following June 21 tragedy at Mad Butcher

Lynn Petrak