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

7/11/2021
Smithfield Foods Names New President and CEO
Second leadership change in a year for global protein company

Lynn Petrak
7/11/2021
FreshRealm Gets Fresh Infusion of Capital
Meal solutions provider to ramp up infrastructure, product offerings and supply chain

Lynn Petrak
7/8/2021
Replenium Names New VP of CPG Sales
Marcia Webb brings broad retail and CPG experience to senior leadership role

Lynn Petrak
7/8/2021
Online Grocery Shopping Is a Permanent Part of the Mix: Survey
Inmar Intelligence research also points to growing use of mobile devices and apps

Lynn Petrak
7/8/2021
Indoor Farming Is in Growth Mode
Climate-controlled indoor farms are a new link in the food chain

Lynn Petrak
7/8/2021
Dom’s Kitchen & Market Quickly Becoming Food Destination in Chicago (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS)
‘Food emporium’ model with hyperlocal vendors, event space and curated meals is latest venture from legacy grocers

Lynn Petrak
7/7/2021
Parents to Spend More This Back-to-School Season, Survey Finds
New Deloitte report spotlights evolving consumer preferences and opportunities for retailers

Lynn Petrak
7/7/2021
Albertsons Shows Olympic Spirit in Dairy Case
Olympians Kristin Armstrong and Ariel Torres surprise shoppers from high-tech gym behind milk section

Lynn Petrak
7/7/2021
Clerk Partners With Meredith to Boost Management of In-Store Publications
Tech firm and publisher deploy technologies for quicker restocks and data insights

Lynn Petrak
7/7/2021
Lunds & Byerlys Adds Digital Incentive Platform
Minnesota grocer partners with GetUpside for app-based offers

Lynn Petrak