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

11/29/2023
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Amazon Access Program
‘Food is community,’ exec tells Progressive Grocer

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2023
ALDI, Trader Joe's and More: The Advent Calendar Craze of 2023
From traditional chocolates to tuna, fine jewelry and beer, diverse collections generate seasonal excitement

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2023
Kroger Doubles Down on Value as Sales Ease
Macro trends like slowing inflation and wary consumers spur retailer to revise full-year guidance

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2023
Rite Aid to Close 31 More Locations
Latest cut in store count comes amid bankruptcy proceedings

Lynn Petrak
11/28/2023
EXCLUSIVE: Chicago Entrepreneur Brings Food Justice to Life
Progressive Grocer talks with Forty Acres founder Liz Abunaw about her new brick-and-mortar grocery store

Lynn Petrak
11/28/2023
Boost for Grocers as Thanksgiving Shoppers Set New Records
New data from NRF and Placer.ai affirm strength of the retail sector

Lynn Petrak
11/28/2023
How Retailers Are Handling Bonuses, Hiring This Holiday Season
Brookshire Grocery announces gift checks, as overall industry hiring slows

Lynn Petrak
11/27/2023
SpartanNash Names Amy McClellan EVP and Chief Customer Officer
Longtime grocery pro fills role vacated by David Sisk

Lynn Petrak
11/27/2023
EXCLUSIVE: Why 2 Urban Retail Disrupters Are Merging
Progressive Grocer talks with co-founder of Dom’s Kitchen & Market about deal with Foxtrot Market

Lynn Petrak
11/26/2023
Foxtrot, Dom’s Kitchen & Market to Merge
Chicago-based food retailers share a similar approach to product curation and in-store food experiences

Lynn Petrak