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

1/3/2024
BJ’s Readies New Club in Florida
North Jacksonville location to open on Jan. 12

Lynn Petrak
1/3/2024
Starbucks Now Accepts Personal Cups for Drive-Thru, Mobile Orders
Customers at coffee cafes, including some licensed grocery locations, can now bring their own cups for orders

Lynn Petrak
1/2/2024
EXCLUSIVE: How the Produce Aisle Inspired a Grocery Tech Startup
Guac’s CEO shares how company is able to take forecasting to whole new level of accuracy

Lynn Petrak
1/2/2024
Memo From Costco’s Former, New CEOs on Union Vote Causes Social Media Stir
Letter credited to Craig Jelinek and Ron Vachris puts focus back on company

Lynn Petrak
1/2/2024
Relex Solutions Broadens Its Supply Chain Capabilities
Global provider acquires Swedish supply chain optimization provider Optimity

Lynn Petrak
1/2/2024
Poke on the Menu at More Walmart Stores
Retailer partners with Uncle Sharkii to open restaurants in California, Utah locations

Lynn Petrak
1/1/2024
How Kowalski’s Is Tapping Into the Potential of Shopping Malls
Regional grocer planning to open 2 new stores in centers, as retailers and developers rethink mall concepts

Lynn Petrak
12/27/2023
EXCLUSIVE: L.A. Grocery Entrepreneur Shares Her Fresh Take
Founder of Carla’s Fresh Market builds a neighborhood store around freshness, access and beauty

Lynn Petrak
12/27/2023
USDA’s Top Predictions for 2024
Latest government report projects easing inflation, competitive job market and price moderation

Lynn Petrak
12/26/2023
Grafton Village Cheese Names New CEO
Vermont specialty food exec Curt Alpeter to steer retail and wholesale operations

Lynn Petrak