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

7/11/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Why Hy-Vee Got Into IndyCar Race Events
Iowa grocer on track for another successful weekend of sport, music and service

Lynn Petrak
7/10/2024
eGrowcery’s New AI Feature Makes Recipes More Personal, Shoppable
Tech upgrade boosts connections that benefit both grocers and consumers

Lynn Petrak
7/10/2024
Where Did Inflation Land in June?
Overall CPI down for 1st time since peak of the pandemic, while some food prices tick up again

Lynn Petrak
7/9/2024
Wegmans Workers Ratify Labor Agreement
Teamsters Local 118 members in warehouse, transportation and skilled trades functions approve contract with improved wages, benefits

Lynn Petrak
7/9/2024
Walmart Turns Attention to High-Tech Perishable Distribution Centers
Company's grocery transformation includes new automated facilities, expansions and upgrades

Lynn Petrak
7/9/2024
Entrepreneurial Grocer to Unveil FreshTake Grocery in Georgia
Store with its own putting green sets tentative mid-August opening date

Lynn Petrak
7/8/2024
What’s Churning in the Ice Cream Category?
Shoppers balance value and flavor choices as peak consumption season arrives

Lynn Petrak
7/8/2024
AI-Powered Ammunition Kiosks in Supermarkets Stir Up Debate
Alabama store removes vending machine, while systems remain in place at 5 other retail locations

Lynn Petrak
7/8/2024
Haribo Taps Shirley Ulrich as SVP of Sales
Industry vet joins U.S. management team to guide growth of gummi products

Lynn Petrak
7/7/2024
Jordan’s Skinny Mixes Announces Brand Refresh
Beverage enhancing brand showcases updated logo, promotional activities

Lynn Petrak