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

9/21/2023
Smart & Final Union Members Rally for Jobs, Wages
Workers want job security in wake of warehouse closings

Lynn Petrak
9/20/2023
Fall Beer and Wine Review
The arrival of cold weather brings richer notes and the return of holiday beer and wine favorites

Lynn Petrak
9/20/2023
Fresh Thyme Gives $400K to Stem Hunger
Grocer provides relief through register campaigns, food rescue programs and more

Lynn Petrak
9/20/2023
Fields Foods Closes All St. Louis Stores
Locally owned operation goes dark after recent struggles

Lynn Petrak
9/20/2023
Ralphs, Food 4 Less Go Digital With SNAP Orders
Kroger-owned banners accept online EBT payments for online grocery purchases

Lynn Petrak
9/19/2023
A New Frugalism?
Progressive Grocer talks with Circana about how Americans are adopting a more European way of shopping at supermarkets

Lynn Petrak
9/19/2023
General Motors Enhances Its E-Cart for Grocery Pickup
Self-dispensing feature allows shoppers to automatically unlock and retrieve order items

Lynn Petrak
9/19/2023
Big Y Makes Big Moves at Checkout
Grocer completes rollout of mobile checkout solution

Lynn Petrak
9/19/2023
Younger Shoppers Opening Up Omnichannel Experimentation
Progressive Grocer talks with Acosta Group’s digital commerce pro about behavior-driven opportunities

Lynn Petrak
9/18/2023
How Amazon and Target Are Approaching the Holiday Selling Season
Retailers share details on discount events, season-long savings and curated assortments

Lynn Petrak