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

12/27/2021
Retail Automation Firm Raises $25.8M for AI-Powered Solutions
Focal Systems already partnering with Walmart and other retailers

Lynn Petrak
12/27/2021
‘Dry January’ Is Coming, But Are Shoppers Really Shying Away?
Research confirms steady demand in general alcohol market, even as younger consumers are more open to alcohol-free lifestyles

Lynn Petrak
12/22/2021
Cubi Market Aims to Unlock Success in Curated Goods Pickup
West Michigan business adds indoor artisanal food and farmers' market shortly after opening stations with lockers

Lynn Petrak
12/20/2021
SpartanNash Sends $200K Worth of Supplies to Tornado Victims
Retail and distribution company leverages network to get needed goods on site

Lynn Petrak
12/20/2021
Southeastern Grocers Partners With DoorDash for New Delivery Service
Retailer adds on-demand service for 400+ stores across 5 states

Lynn Petrak
12/20/2021
Wide Salad Recall Issued by Fresh Express
Branded and private label SKUs impacted

Lynn Petrak
12/19/2021
Autonomous Delivery Service Program Comes to Michigan
Program from vehicle manufacturer and engineering firm aims to define and improve the service

Lynn Petrak
12/19/2021
Labor Stoppage Short Lived for Kroger Banners
Retailer, union representing workers at Fred Meyer and QFC reach same-day deal

Lynn Petrak
12/16/2021
SpartanNash Honored by Better Business Bureau
Local organization recognizes Michigan retailer for 50 years of stellar business performance.

Lynn Petrak
12/16/2021
Who’s Tops in Trust?
New consumer survey from BrandSpark and Newsweek names trusted leaders in food retail

Lynn Petrak