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

4/14/2025
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
4/10/2025
Save A Lot Operator Completes Last Reopening in Chicago
Yellow Banana holds ceremony for 6th updated site in West Lawn community

Lynn Petrak
4/10/2025
4 Food Trends From 'Last of the True Selling Shows'
Progressive Grocer visits the annual Lipari Food Show in Michigan

Lynn Petrak
4/9/2025
What’s On the Mind of Amazon’s Top Exec?
President and CEO Andy Jassy shares updates in annual shareholder message

Lynn Petrak
4/9/2025
Grocery Inflation Still Sticking Around
Latest CPI data reveals egg-driven price lifts in March, as tariff uncertainty swirls

Lynn Petrak
4/9/2025
Yesway’s Southwest Expansion Continues
C-store operator unveils 4 Allsup’s stores in New Mexico and Oklahoma

Lynn Petrak