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

10/12/2023

Grocery Inflation Moderating, But Still Ticking Up

Latest government data reveals fluctuations across retail categories
10/12/2023

Amazon Fresh Store Receives Industry’s 1st Zero Carbon Certification

Seattle location passes rigorous evaluation of its sustainable features
10/12/2023

Why 'Bachelor' Host and Game Analyst Jesse Palmer Likes to Grocery Shop

Latest Avocados from Mexico partner talks with Progressive Grocer about guac and discovering interesting new stores
10/11/2023

Walmart Doubles Down on Dairy Production

Retailer to open another milk facility in Georgia by ‘25
10/11/2023

Gotham Greens Goes to Georgia

Indoor-farming operation opens 1st greenhouse in Southeast
10/11/2023

New CEO Takes the Helm at Walgreens

Health services and pharmacy exec Tim Wentworth joins company at a time of change
10/10/2023

New Owner and CEO for Bazooka

Deal closes on acquisition by Apax Partners, as president Tony Jacobs moves up
10/10/2023

Fresh Thyme Reveals Top 10 Grocery Trends in Midwest

Grocer publishes 1st regional trends report highlighting up-and-coming products
10/10/2023

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
10/10/2023

Another Whole Foods Market Coming to Las Vegas

Developer announces grocer as anchor of master-planned community