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

6/9/2024
Hillphoenix Adds CO2 Charging Solution
Unit designed to help retailers maintain cooling during outages

Lynn Petrak
6/9/2024
Heinen’s Expands in Illinois
Construction of new store in suburban Naperville may start this year

Lynn Petrak
6/6/2024
Why Context Matters in Commerce
Mercatus experts underscore importance of optimizing strengths, leveraging data and using tech to offer personalization and localization

Lynn Petrak
6/5/2024
Smart & Final Hits the Refresh Button With Celebrity Collaboration
SoCal grocer pairs with Chef Roy Choi on rebranding campaign, new tagline

Lynn Petrak
6/5/2024
Inventory Robots Viewed as Essential Part of Store Team
Simbe Robotics shares results of grocery manager survey on the automation capability

Lynn Petrak
6/4/2024
Taking the Temperature of the Frozen Foods Market
Frozen IQ event in Dallas brings together industry stakeholders to outline trends and avenues for growth

Lynn Petrak
6/4/2024
The Return of Foxtrot?
Upscale c-store focusing on local makers will reopen stores in Chicago and Texas after demise of Outfox Hospitality

Lynn Petrak
6/4/2024
A Look at UNFI's Uneven Q3
Natural wholesaler focuses on reducing capital intensity and optimizing costs as part of multi-year strategic plan

Lynn Petrak
6/3/2024
Giant Eagle Expands Retail Media Reach
Grocer’s Leap Media Group joins the Rippl data and media network

Lynn Petrak
6/3/2024
Wine Industry Looks Past Headwinds
Research shows that premium wine sales are making up for demographic changes, as wine companies diversify

Lynn Petrak