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

10/17/2023

Whole Foods Market Shares Top 10 Grocery Trends for 2024

By-product ingredients, mini indulgences and water-saving solutions on the radar
10/17/2023

4 Things to Know About Shoppers’ Holiday Spending Plans

Inmar Intelligence, 84.51° and other firms share insights, projections
10/17/2023

Foxtrot Opens 6th D.C.-Area Location

Latest modern c-store hosts grand opening on Oct. 18
10/18/2023

Consumers' Push for Protein Reflected Across Grocery Categories

Higher-protein offerings expand well beyond the meat case and in offerings that span dayparts and formats
10/16/2023

1st Member-Owned Grocery Co-Op Opens in Boston

Dorchester Food Co-op fills a void, as new industry report underscores value of such endeavors
10/16/2023

Retail Dietitians Group Evolves Under New Organization

Association of Retail and Consumer Professionals revamps, enhances Health and Wellness Community group
10/16/2023

New Festival Foods Opens in Wisconsin

Grocer welcomes shoppers to latest site in Chippewa Falls
10/16/2023

It's Official: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy

Pharmacy chain to close more underperforming stores in at least 17 states; also names new CEO
10/13/2023

Walgreens Accelerates Cost-Cutting Measures as Earnings Dip

Company reports mixed quarterly and fiscal year results
10/12/2023

Farm Stores Opens Latest Drive-Thru Market

Latest location with unique c-store format to welcome shoppers in Dallas, Ga.