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

4/15/2025
Foodtown Completes Conversion of Staten Island Store
Location transitions from large-scale deli to one-stop-shop marketplace

Lynn Petrak
4/15/2025
Grocery Workers March in SoCal for Better Wages
Union members from Ralphs, Vons and Stater Bros. stage action following expiration of contract

Lynn Petrak
4/15/2025
What Do March Sales Figures Reveal About Shopper Mindsets?
Latest data from 210 Analytics, Circana and U.S. Census Bureau reflect ongoing cook-at-home habits

Lynn Petrak
4/15/2025
Kroger Shares Key Leadership Changes
Promotions affect retail divisions including King Soopers and Food 4 Less

Lynn Petrak
4/15/2025
PCC to Unveil Corner Market Concept This Summer
Co-op shares target opening date for store that is part of revitalization efforts in downtown Seattle

Lynn Petrak
4/14/2025
EXCLUSIVE: SpartanNash Sets Aside Day to Pack 500K Meals for Future Disaster Victims
Food solutions company hosts 2nd annual event that brings together 850 volunteers, including CPG suppliers and nonprofit partners

Lynn Petrak
4/14/2025
A Look at How Brioche Captures Shopper Interest
Progressive Grocer talks with importer Kurt Burmeister about how Brioche Gourmet collection can elevate sales across the store

Lynn Petrak
4/14/2025
Are Inflation-Weary Consumers Growing Their Own Food?
New report from Purdue University reveals that gardening is both a hobby and practical task

Lynn Petrak
4/13/2025
New Digital Service Fuses Online Grocery Ordering, Meal Kit Concept
Progressive Grocer talks with entrepreneur who founded Passionate Penny Pincher and its latest grocery program

Lynn Petrak
4/13/2025
King Soopers Expands in the Rockies
Grocer replacing Denver-area store with a new site expected to open in 2026

Lynn Petrak