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

6/13/2021
Rite Aid Announces Chief Retail Officer
Andre Persaud promoted to lead chain’s enhanced retail experience effort

Lynn Petrak
6/13/2021
Boxed to Go Public Following Merger With Seven Oaks
Grocery tech e-commerce platform looks to future with $334M in anticipated cash proceeds

Lynn Petrak
6/10/2021
IRI’s 'New Product Pacesetters' Revealed
Latest edition of annual report highlights 2020 products that resonated amid lifestyle changes

Lynn Petrak
6/10/2021
Harris Teeter Opens Location Near D.C.
Grand opening for Alexandria, Va., store set for June 23

Lynn Petrak
6/9/2021
Government Report Confirms Inflationary Trends
CPI for food at home rose in May on a month-to-month and year-to-year basis

Lynn Petrak
6/9/2021
Strong Retail Sales Predicted for Back-to-School Season
New report from Mastercard anticipates positive momentum as in-person learning expected to return

Lynn Petrak
6/9/2021
Southeastern Grocers in Hiring Mode Across 5 States
Retailer emphasizes opportunities for professional growth, equity and giving back

Lynn Petrak
6/9/2021
Specialty Food Market Hits a High
SFA's annual report reveals fast-growing categories and strength of the retail channel

Lynn Petrak
6/8/2021
Q3 Results Are in for UNFI
While wholesaler reports net income loss for latest quarter, it's still on track to meet 2021 goals

Lynn Petrak
6/8/2021
Independent Grocer Adds Locker Deliveries in Rural Iowa
Entrepreneurial owners have fresh take on service in areas of need

Lynn Petrak