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

5/5/2025
DoorDash Buys British Rival Deliveroo
Company leaders agree timing is right for acquisition with global impact

Lynn Petrak
5/5/2025
Wanted: A Buyer for Rite Aid
Pharmacy chain confirms 2nd bankruptcy filing and announces it is pursuing a sale

Lynn Petrak
5/5/2025
Salmonella Concerns Spur 14-State Tomato Recall
Products from Florida-based grower supplied to 2 distributors

Lynn Petrak
5/4/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Trader Joe’s Cookbook Author Dishes on Fare and Fandom
Longtime customer Cherie Mercer Twohy published 15th edition of “The I Love Trader Joe’s Cookbook” this spring

Lynn Petrak
5/4/2025
Mercatus Launches Tool for Regional Grocers
New digital experience platform, DXPro, unifies digital and in-store engagement

Lynn Petrak
5/1/2025
Changes at the Top for Associated Grocers
Wholesaler taps David Politz as new president and CEO

Lynn Petrak
5/1/2025
Talking Rain Appoints New Brand VP
Lisa Holcomb joins beverage company to steer growth of sparkling water and BFY beverages

Lynn Petrak
5/1/2025
Instacart Opens Fiscal Year With a Bang
Grocery tech company reports higher earnings and orders as it invests in new growth engines

Lynn Petrak
4/30/2025
Another Publix Opens in Boca Raton
Grocer meets demand with latest location in the Sunshine State

Lynn Petrak
4/30/2025
Conagra Sells Chef Boyardee Line
Iconic brand bought by Hometown Food for $600M

Lynn Petrak