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

10/18/2023
Trader Joe’s Readies New Store in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.
Grocer’s marketing pros also talk about how some ingredients are on the 'no' list

Lynn Petrak
10/18/2023
Johnsonville CEO to Exit
CFO and COO Don Fussner named successor to the retiring Nick Meriggioli

Lynn Petrak
10/18/2023
ShopRite in North Jersey Ready for Grand Opening
New Sussex store offers 1st-of-its-kind True Value Hardware department for banner

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2023
Consumers' Push for Protein Reflected Across Grocery Categories
Higher-protein offerings expand well beyond the meat case and in offerings that span dayparts and formats

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2023
Schnucks Invests in New Solutions for Perishables Ordering, Inspection
Grocer teams up with software company Procurant to boost category efficiencies

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2023
Why Grocers, Brands Should Be Thinking About Decarbonizing Retail Media Networks
Progressive Grocer talks with Kroger Precision Marketing’s Cara Pratt about a new collaboration

Lynn Petrak
10/17/2023
How ALDI is Providing Relief to Holiday Shoppers
Discount grocer slashes prices on a range of Thanksgiving and holiday items

Lynn Petrak
10/16/2023
Foxtrot Opens 6th D.C.-Area Location
Latest modern c-store hosts grand opening on Oct. 18

Lynn Petrak
10/16/2023
A New Plus for Walmart+ Members
Retailer offers free limited-time subscription to Tastemade+ food and lifestyle platform

Lynn Petrak
10/16/2023
Whole Foods Market Shares Top 10 Grocery Trends for 2024
By-product ingredients, mini indulgences and water-saving solutions on the radar

Lynn Petrak