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

7/25/2022
New CEO at Dr. Praeger’s
Andy Reichgut takes helm of PE-backed plant-based food manufacturer

Lynn Petrak
7/24/2022
UNFI Honors Indie Grocers for Marketing Achievements
Grocery wholesaler announces winners of Master Marketer Awards during recent Conventional Expo

Lynn Petrak
7/24/2022
Kroger Invests in Kitchen United
Ghost kitchen and restaurant tech business finishes $100M funding round from several backers

Lynn Petrak
7/24/2022
Instacart Widens Online EBT SNAP Payments to 10 More States
Grocery tech company aims to enhance access, also announces board changes

Lynn Petrak
7/21/2022
Instacart Now Delivering on Credit Service
Grocery tech company and Chase team up to offer Instacart Mastercard Credit Card

Lynn Petrak
7/20/2022
Dollar Tree Appoints New CIO
Discount retailer hires former Dollar General exec after recent c-suite shakeup

Lynn Petrak
7/19/2022
Where the Tobacco Category Is Headed Next
Marked by both bans and R&D activity, the sector remains in flux

Lynn Petrak
7/19/2022
Food Lion Feeds – and Then Some
Retailer’s charitable foundation announces $775K in grants to nonprofits

Lynn Petrak
7/19/2022
How Are Those 2020 Predictions Shaking Out?
New study from Catalina compares turn-of-the-decade projections and actual shopper behaviors

Lynn Petrak
7/19/2022
Grocers Recognized as Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
Meijer, Giant Eagle among several retailers and CPGs scoring perfect 100% on Disability Equality Index

Lynn Petrak