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

9/28/2022
Walmart’s 1st of 4 High-Tech Fulfillment Centers Opens in Illinois
1.1M-square-foot facility slashes processing by more than half

Lynn Petrak
9/28/2022
UN Spotlights Food Loss and Waste
As global group issues call for action, retailers and suppliers ramp up initiatives

Lynn Petrak
9/27/2022
Grocers Take Center Stage in Historic White House Conference on Hunger and Nutrition
Retailers, industry groups and CPGs featured in Biden Administration’s summary of industry commitments

Lynn Petrak
9/27/2022
KeHE Set to Open Its Largest Distribution Center in Dallas
High-tech facility covers close to 1M square feet

Lynn Petrak
9/26/2022
Food Retailers Prepare for Hurricane Ian
Grocers shorten hours, announce closings and ready supplies for relief

Lynn Petrak
9/26/2022
Welcome to the Walmart Entertainment Metaverse
Retailer debuts 2 digital play experiences that tie back into products and the store experience

Lynn Petrak
9/25/2022
Moving the Needle on Christmas Tree Sales
Industry group shares outlook for 2022 selling season

Lynn Petrak
9/25/2022
Amazon 'Primed' for Holiday Season With Early Deals
E-comm leader announces Prime Early Access Sale set for Oct. 11-12

Lynn Petrak
9/25/2022
1st BJ’s Opens in Indiana
Hoosier State welcomes club members on Sept. 30

Lynn Petrak
9/23/2022
Shoppers Flocking to Poultry
Chicken and turkey offer different forms of value for today’s mindful consumers

Lynn Petrak