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

5/8/2024
Save A Lot Honors Retail Partner of the Year
Kentucky-based Houchens Food Group recognized for performance and stakeholder support

Lynn Petrak
5/8/2024
Sales Dip at Ingles Markets During Q2
Regional retailer tallies lower gross profits and net income versus 2023

Lynn Petrak
5/8/2024
Mercatus Appoints VP of Retail Ops
Industry vet Lee Lambeth joins e-comm software firm at a time of expansion

Lynn Petrak
5/7/2024
Former Dom’s Exec and Co-Founder Ready to Tackle New Role
Don Fitzgerald joins The Partnering Group’s retail practice

Lynn Petrak
5/7/2024
Regional, Independent Grocers Share Secrets of Tech-Fueled Trade
Experts from Erewhon, Schnucks and others to get candid at GroceryTech event

Lynn Petrak
5/7/2024
What ALDI Is Telling Its Suppliers During Unprecedented Growth Period
Discount grocer held inaugural supplier summit to share updates and mutual priorities

Lynn Petrak
5/6/2024
The New Dynamic Duo: Instacart and Uber Team Up
3rd-party services join forces to offer restaurant and grocery delivery on Instacart app

Lynn Petrak
5/6/2024
Giant Eagle Opens Up Another Bag Option
Shoppers can choose a larger reusable grocery bag for heavier items

Lynn Petrak
5/6/2024
Simbe Scales Up Manufacturing of Intelligence Solutions
Company partners with Plexus to meet growing demand for in-store robotics

Lynn Petrak
5/6/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Why Food Banks Need Grocers More Than Ever
Progressive Grocer talks with Feeding America’s chief development officer about pivotal partnerships and innovative approaches to hunger relief

Lynn Petrak