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

1/28/2024
UNFI Amplifies AI in New Distribution Center
Natural food wholesaler scales up automation capability in sites in Pennsylvania and Washington

Lynn Petrak
1/25/2024
Behind the Data on Out-of-Stocks and Substitutions
Upshop’s insights reveal opportunities to stem losses

Lynn Petrak
1/25/2024
Dierbergs Adds App to Help Shoppers With Dietary Needs
Midwest grocer teams with food tech company Fig on latest solution

Lynn Petrak
1/25/2024
State, Federal Lawmakers Seek to Support Small Grocers
Proposed bills include funds to bolster businesses and increase food security

Lynn Petrak
1/24/2024
Southeastern Grocers Officially Spins Off Fresco y Más
Hispanic banner will operate on its own as part of Fresco Retail Group

Lynn Petrak
1/24/2024
Florida Grocer Required to Pay $900K in Back Wages
Labor Department finds La Primavera Supermarket workers owed overtime pay

Lynn Petrak
1/24/2024
New VP of Sales at Mars Food & Nutrition
Eric Huston takes on role for North America

Lynn Petrak
1/24/2024
Fresh Thyme Steps Up Commitment to Startup Food Brands
Midwest natural grocer teams up with Naturally Chicago to add innovative items to shelf

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2024
Trader Joe’s Shoppers Vote for Favorite Items
Grocer shares this year’s Customer Choice winners spanning several categories

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2024
Woodman’s Eyes Another Location in Illinois
Low-price, big-assortment grocer submits plans for store in suburban Plainfield

Lynn Petrak