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

2/1/2023
Are Consumers Game for This Month’s Big Occasions?
Research delves into buying attitudes ahead of 2023 Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day

Lynn Petrak
2/1/2023
What New Products Are Already Beloved by Consumers?
BrandSpark, Newsweek Awards spotlight favorite food, beverage, HBC and household products

Lynn Petrak
2/1/2023
UNFI Ramps Up Supplier Diversity Investment
Wholesaler improves access for diverse-owned suppliers as it transforms procurement process

Lynn Petrak
1/31/2023
Kroger Broadens Delivery in South Florida
New spoke facility unveiled to support fulfillment center in Groveland

Lynn Petrak
1/31/2023
Rapidly Growing Aldi Opens Distribution Center in Alabama
Latest regional HQ designed to serve at least 100 stores across 4 Southern states

Lynn Petrak
1/31/2023
Shooting at Omaha Target Latest Example of In-Store Gun Violence
No team member or customer injuries reported as police confront, kill gunman

Lynn Petrak
1/30/2023
FDA Shares New Vision for Human Foods Program
Recommendations by Reagan-Udall Foundation panel spur reforms centered on improving safety, nutrition and efficiencies

Lynn Petrak
1/30/2023
Go Grocer Enters New Urban Market
Chicago-based concept opens 1st banner in Milwaukee

Lynn Petrak
1/29/2023
Grocery Pickup to Outpace Delivery and Ship-to-Home Methods: Report
Brick Meets Click/Mercatus predicts a 12% CAGR for total e-grocery sector through 2027

Lynn Petrak
1/29/2023
Publix Exec to Retire
Charlotte division VP Chuck Roskovich exits

Lynn Petrak