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

7/2/2024
A Look Inside the 1st Meijer Grocery in Indiana: EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS
Progressive Grocer tours retailer’s smaller-format store near Indianapolis

Lynn Petrak
6/30/2024
Twin Cities Loses Independent Grocer
Cooper’s Foods exits business after 100+ years in Minnesota

Lynn Petrak
6/30/2024
How DG Market Is Filling Fresh Food Gaps
Dollar General talks exclusively to Progressive Grocer about its format that provides low-priced offerings across more categories, including produce, dairy and meat

Lynn Petrak
6/30/2024
Grocery-Bagging Robots Getting Better at Tasks
Researchers at MIT share effectiveness of soft robotics system in packing delicate products

Lynn Petrak
6/27/2024
Grocers, Suppliers Take Steps to Protect Pollinators
Supply chain partners create buzz about pesticide use, consumer education

Lynn Petrak
6/27/2024
Walmart Ups Investments in Disaster Relief
Retailer supports mobile response units operated by nonprofit partners

Lynn Petrak
6/27/2024
Why TikTok Is Another Retail Competitor
New report from NIQ and the social media platform highlights the reach of the TikTok Shop

Lynn Petrak
6/27/2024
McCormick Announces Transition in Finance Leadership
Marcos Gabriel elevated to EVP and CFO upon pending retirement of current EVP Mike Smith

Lynn Petrak
6/26/2024
ShopRite Brings in More Caper Carts
Instacart’s high-tech shopping carts available at more locations operated by Wakefern

Lynn Petrak
6/26/2024
Wawa Wows Customers in New Markets
C-store operator opens outposts in Florida and Pennsylvania as it celebrates annual Hoagie Day

Lynn Petrak