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

8/22/2021
Latest Trader Joe’s Opens in Indiana
South Bend store is located near Notre Dame campus

Lynn Petrak
8/18/2021
Southeastern Grocers Donates $350K to Regional Schools as Academic Year Begins
Retailer’s charitable arm also accepting grant applications for racial equity and social justice

Lynn Petrak
8/18/2021
SpartanNash Faced 'Headwinds' in Q2, Leading to Lower Sales
In new quarterly report, Michigan-based retailer also boosts the low end of its profitability outlook for FY 2021

Lynn Petrak
8/17/2021
Meijer Aims to Protect Pollinator Health With Updated Policies
Michigan-based retailer featured in Friends of the Earth’s “Bee-Friendly Retailer Scorecard”

Lynn Petrak
8/17/2021
Back-to-School Education Isn’t Just for Kids
Whole Foods highlights its quality standards after proprietary research shows strong interest among parents in ingredient info

Lynn Petrak
8/17/2021
Nicole Wegman Ascends to New Role
Longtime company exec tapped to lead the Wegmans Brand

Lynn Petrak
8/16/2021
Amazon Grocery Exec Steps Down
Wei Gao leaves online behemoth after 16 years

Lynn Petrak
8/16/2021
Peapod Digital Labs Bolsters Opportunities for Diverse-Owned Suppliers
New accelerator program supports equity, local brands for Ahold Delhaize USA

Lynn Petrak
8/15/2021
Walgreens Debuts Store Credit Cards
New additions to the myWalgreens program reward personalized well-being choices

Lynn Petrak
8/15/2021
In Growth Mode, Seal the Seasons Expands Its Team
Maker of locally grown frozen produce riding a peak in demand

Lynn Petrak