Lynn Petrak

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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

10/09/2023

Voice Commands Coming to Walmart App?

Retailer shares update on technologies to help shoppers buy faster, easier
10/09/2023

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
10/09/2023

Amazon Cuts Grocery Delivery Threshold

Shoppers can now get free delivery for orders over $100
10/06/2023

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
10/06/2023

How Physical Stores Are Integral to Retail Media Network Success

New Placer.ai report explores multichannel advertising initiatives
10/05/2023

Tops' ‘Free Gas & Groceries’ Campaigns Benefit Local Children’s Hospitals

New York-based retailer gives back to communities with incentive-based fundraisers
10/05/2023

Mastercard Offers Instacart Rewards to Cardholders

Payments company partners with grocery tech leader on membership and purchase benefits
10/05/2023

PHOTO GALLERY: Whole Foods Market Opens Relocated Store in Virginia

Latest outpost in Springfield gives retailer a fresh footprint in the area
10/05/2023

Natural Grocers Releases Latest Short Film

New installment of “Meet Your Farmer” series spotlights maple syrup makers
10/04/2023

SpartanNash Promotes Produce/Floral Pro

Andy Smith moves to senior director, merchandising for those categories