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

6/27/2021
DeCA Announces New HQ Chief of Staff
Col. Aaron M. Stanek is a career logistics officer

Lynn Petrak
6/27/2021
Fareway Keeps It Cool for Summer Pickup
Iowa chain expands use of reusable totes with built-in freezable gel for improved safety, sustainability

Lynn Petrak
6/27/2021
Job-Matching App Adds New Features During Hiring Crunch
Latest version of Landed helps employers find and communicate with candidates and track hiring progress

Lynn Petrak
6/24/2021
A Drop-Off in Pickup: New Research
Survey reveals majority of consumers want to choose groceries in person

Lynn Petrak
6/24/2021
G&S Foods Names Board Member CEO
Dan Morgan will succeed retiring CEO Thomas Dempsey next January

Lynn Petrak
6/24/2021
Empire Co. Shares Quarterly and Fiscal Year Results
Yearly sales and dividends rise while Q4 same-store sales dip slightly

Lynn Petrak
6/22/2021
Protein Report: Pork
Innovations in fresh and processed pork expand as cook-at-home consumers get more familiar with the protein

Lynn Petrak
6/22/2021
UNFI Invests in New Solar Facility in North Carolina
Project will generate power for local homes and provide key climate action lessons for food wholesaler

Lynn Petrak
6/22/2021
Single-Use Plastic Bans Coming to Maine, Philadelphia
Laws go into effect in July

Lynn Petrak
6/22/2021
Omnichannel Shoppers Are Indeed Loyal, Research Finds
New study from Symphony RetailAI highlights benefits of engaging and retaining cross-shopping consumers

Lynn Petrak