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

11/26/2023
Fareway to Relocate Store in Central Iowa
Project latest in a string of store replacements, new store builds

Lynn Petrak
11/26/2023
Tainted Cantaloupe Linked to 2 Deaths as Salmonella Cases Climb
ALDI among retailers recalling fruit due to foodborne illness outbreak

Lynn Petrak
11/21/2023
SpartanNash Shores Up Food Pantries With $440K Donation
Midwest food solutions company caps annual in-store fundraiser for holiday relief

Lynn Petrak
11/20/2023
Target Adds Services for New Parents on Its Digital Site
Retailer partners with child-centric tech platform Tot Squad

Lynn Petrak
11/20/2023
Shoppers Branch Out in Christmas Tree Purchases
Fresh data from Real Christmas Tree Board reveals segments of new buyers

Lynn Petrak
11/20/2023
Daiya Promotes From Within for CEO Role
Former director Hajime Fujita takes on top exec job

Lynn Petrak
11/19/2023
Talking Rain Promotes 2 Execs in Sparkling Ice Group
New COO and VP of omnichannel marketing named as company pursues tranformation initiative

Lynn Petrak
11/19/2023
EXCLUSIVE: How an Indie Grocer in Indy Became a Model for Food Security
Progressive Grocer talks with the owners and operators of Indy Fresh Market

Lynn Petrak
11/19/2023
Opportunities Ahead for Boosting Grocery Foot Traffic
Location intelligence firm Placer.ai releases trend outlook report

Lynn Petrak
11/16/2023
New Leadership Team Forms at Kraft Heinz
5 new members promoted as Carlos Abrams-Rivera gets ready to take over as CEO

Lynn Petrak