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

5/12/2021
Kroger to Add Fulfillment Space for Grocery Delivery in Northeast Florida
A new logistics operation is in the works in Jacksonville, according to local news source

Lynn Petrak
5/11/2021
Natural Grocers Relocates Midland, Texas Store
A grand reopening is planned this month for a modernized store

Lynn Petrak
5/11/2021
Another Hot Grilling Season Well Underway, Research Finds
New report shows that summer is coming early for many shoppers already spending on barbecue products and other outdoor essentials

Lynn Petrak
5/11/2021
Tyson Foods and Dada Group Partner to Expand On-Demand Retail Platform in China
Strategic partnership focuses on digital transformation of fresh meat category

Lynn Petrak
5/10/2021
The Giant Co. to Open 4 New Stores in Philly by 2023
As it expands across the omnichannel marketplace, retailer is also growing its physical store footprint in the city

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5/10/2021
Pet Month Promotions Include Sweepstakes From Shipt and Purina
Pet parents can get free pet food delivered for a year through a new lookalike contest

Lynn Petrak
5/10/2021
Stop & Shop Launches Pilot Program With Flashfood App
Shoppers in Massachusetts can get deals on fresh foods nearing their best-by dates

Lynn Petrak
5/9/2021
FDA Report Reveals Biggest Food Safety Dangers in Grocery Delis
Risk factors identified, along with the impact of food safety management systems and certified personnel

Lynn Petrak
5/9/2021
Growing Interest in Biometric Card Payment, Provider Says
SmartMetric sees increased demand for contactless card solution that offers a secure experience at checkout

Lynn Petrak
5/6/2021
Gopuff Acquires U.K. Platform to Expand Internationally
U.S. delivery platform acquires Fancy, a last-mile solution that delivers groceries and daily essentials in 30 minutes

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