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

5/1/2022
Whole Foods Market Unveils Location in Chicago Skyscraper: EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS
Relocated store wows shoppers in a 65K+-square-foot setting

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4/28/2022
SpartanNash Gears Up for Contested Board Vote
Company highlights proposed board of director qualifications amid speculation about investors’ reported interest in selling company

Lynn Petrak
4/28/2022
Kroger Health Offers COVID-19 Antivirals for Eligible Patients
Retailer’s health and pharmacy arm also provides telehealth appointments for access to therapeutics following diagnosis

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4/27/2022
Publix Launches Rapid Delivery in Miami Using Instacart's Carrot Warehouses
Retailer is 1st grocer to use nano-fulfillment models

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4/26/2022
Southeastern Grocers Kicks Off Fundraiser Aiding Local Children’s Hospitals
Register campaign for pediatric care facilities runs through May 17

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4/26/2022
FarmBox Foods Finds More Uses for Shipping Container Farms
Company adds fodder farms for livestock producers, complementing its vertical hydroponic solutions for grocers

Lynn Petrak
4/25/2022
Gorillas Brings on Public Affairs Pro
Former Biden campaign advisor Alex Gabriel tapped for new U.S. role at NYC delivery company

Lynn Petrak
4/25/2022
Net Carbon Zero Beef Arrives at Jewel-Osco Meat Cases
Line of grass-fed Angus beef from Silver Fern Farms is produced in New Zealand with lower emissions

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4/21/2022
Tops Shares Eco-Friendly Efforts
New York retailer makes strides in solar power, fleet efficiency and on-site EV charging

Lynn Petrak
4/20/2022
Amazon Launches ‘Buy With Prime’ for Other Retailers’ Sites
Invited merchants can use company's shipping service while keeping shoppers at their online stores

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