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

10/9/2023
Consumers Rank Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Lidl Among 'Simplest Brands'
New Siegel+Gale survey uncovers customer sentiment on brand clarity, transparency and effectiveness

Lynn Petrak
10/9/2023
Another Whole Foods Market Coming to Las Vegas
Developer announces grocer as anchor of master-planned community

Lynn Petrak
10/8/2023
Voice Commands Coming to Walmart App?
Retailer shares update on technologies to help shoppers buy faster, easier

Lynn Petrak
10/8/2023
How to Avoid ‘Pinkwashing’ During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As grocers and brands launch promotions, Progressive Grocer talks to an author and life coach about importance of authenticity and action

Lynn Petrak
10/8/2023
Amazon Cuts Grocery Delivery Threshold
Shoppers can now get free delivery for orders over $100

Lynn Petrak
10/5/2023
New Tech Designed to Prevent Produce Spoilage in Smaller Cold-Storage Areas
Applied UV introduces air purification system for product preservation and food waste reduction

Lynn Petrak
10/5/2023
How Physical Stores Are Integral to Retail Media Network Success
New Placer.ai report explores multichannel advertising initiatives

Lynn Petrak
10/4/2023
Tops' ‘Free Gas & Groceries’ Campaigns Benefit Local Children’s Hospitals
New York-based retailer gives back to communities with incentive-based fundraisers

Lynn Petrak
10/4/2023
Mastercard Offers Instacart Rewards to Cardholders
Payments company partners with grocery tech leader on membership and purchase benefits

Lynn Petrak
10/4/2023
PHOTO GALLERY: Whole Foods Market Opens Relocated Store in Virginia
Latest outpost in Springfield gives retailer a fresh footprint in the area

Lynn Petrak