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

1/24/2022
Utz Brands Acquires 2 Direct-Store-Delivery Operators
Snack food company shores up its presence and efficiencies in NYC market

Lynn Petrak
1/24/2022
King Soopers Workers End Strike
Union calls for a stop to picketing in Colorado; vote set for Jan. 24

Lynn Petrak
1/24/2022
Latino, Organic Trade Associations Form New Alliance
National Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Association joins OTA’s Farmer Advisory Council

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2022
Meijer to Offer N95 Masks to Shoppers
Michigan retailer one of many federal retail pharmacy partners to offer protective face coverings

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2022
BJ’s on the March in Michigan
New location to open this week in Lansing

Lynn Petrak
1/20/2022
Inserra Supermarkets Welcomes New SVP, Future Leader
Jim Dorey will become president and COO upon current exec’s retirement

Lynn Petrak
1/20/2022
Lawmakers Weigh Loosening of Teen Restrictions for Labor Relief
Bill passes Wisconsin senate, as Ohio legislators also take up the issue

Lynn Petrak
1/20/2022
What's Driving CPG Growth in 2022?
A new market review and outlook from IRI shed light on trends and opportunities

Lynn Petrak
1/19/2022
Food Lion’s Latest Store Opens in North Carolina
Charlotte community welcomes new location

Lynn Petrak
1/19/2022
Shakeup at Walmart’s E-Commerce Team
Casey Carl reportedly leaving role and will be replaced by last-mile SVP Tom Ward

Lynn Petrak