Lynn Petrak

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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

10/20/2023

More Robots Report to Work at Amazon

Retail company rolls out new system at Texas fulfillment center
10/20/2023

Iconic Candy Companies to Merge

Ferrara Candy Co. to acquire Jelly Belly Candy Co.
10/20/2023

Read All About It: Smart & Final Opens New Extra! Store

Latest warehouse location set to be unveiled in California
10/19/2023

Trader Joe’s Readies New Store in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.

Grocer’s marketing pros also talk about how some ingredients are on the 'no' list
10/19/2023

Johnsonville CEO to Exit

CFO and COO Don Fussner named successor to the retiring Nick Meriggioli
10/19/2023

ShopRite in North Jersey Ready for Grand Opening

New Sussex store offers 1st-of-its-kind True Value Hardware department for banner
10/18/2023

Schnucks Invests in New Solutions for Perishables Ordering, Inspection

Grocer teams up with software company Procurant to boost category efficiencies
10/18/2023

Why Grocers, Brands Should Be Thinking About Decarbonizing Retail Media Networks

Progressive Grocer talks with Kroger Precision Marketing’s Cara Pratt about a new collaboration
10/18/2023

How ALDI is Providing Relief to Holiday Shoppers

Discount grocer slashes prices on a range of Thanksgiving and holiday items
10/17/2023

A New Plus for Walmart+ Members

Retailer offers free limited-time subscription to Tastemade+ food and lifestyle platform