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

9/23/2021
Stop & Shop to Close Nearly 2 Dozen Store Pharmacies
Lower reimbursement rates cited as reason for shutdown

Lynn Petrak
9/23/2021
FDA Authorization Spurs Fresh COVID-19 Vax Programs
Meijer, other retailers ramp up for high patient volumes

Lynn Petrak
9/23/2021
Blue Diamond Growers Promotes 2 to New Leadership Roles
CFO Dean LaVallee named new COO; Laura Gerhard promoted to VP of ingredients division

Lynn Petrak
9/22/2021
Kroger Ready to Pilot Reusable Packaging Program With Loop
Test rollout begins next month in Fred Meyer stores in Oregon

Lynn Petrak
9/22/2021
Conveyor Belts Move the Checkout Experience Forward
Mol Belting provides solutions for checkstand sanitation, promotions and convenience to meet grocers’ evolving and acute needs

Lynn Petrak
9/21/2021
Shopping Basket for Wheelchair Users Wins Accelerator Contest
LapSnap product from Includesign earns top spot in 2021 SEED Live pitch competition

Lynn Petrak
9/20/2021
1WorldSync and Buyk Team Up to Deliver Content and Service
Tech platform and real-time delivery service start with NYC market

Lynn Petrak
9/20/2021
Phononic Unveils Actively Cooled Tote for Cold Chain Delivery
Solution designed for quality optimization, sustainability and data-driven insights

Lynn Petrak
9/20/2021
Southeastern Grocers Delivers Disaster Relief Through Donations, Fundraising
Retailer helps its communities and associates in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida

Lynn Petrak
9/20/2021
Organic Trade Association Hires New Director of Public Affairs
Executive has a strong background in nature and ag industries

Lynn Petrak