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

9/28/2023
Invafresh Names New CTO
Will Hansmann joins fresh retail software company as it expands AI/ML deployments

Lynn Petrak
9/28/2023
UNFI Shares New Products, Updates Show Formats for '24
Wholesaler expands events to both natural and conventional channels

Lynn Petrak
9/28/2023
Spooky Season Kicks Off With New Trends
Meijer shares outlook for fall season, which is pegged to be a robust one

Lynn Petrak
9/27/2023
EXCLUSIVE: A Look Inside the New Lunds & Byerlys Outside Minneapolis
Progressive Grocer tours upscale retailer’s newly built store in Apple Valley

Lynn Petrak
9/27/2023
Verde Farms Announces New President
CPG pro Brad Johnson joins Colorado-based grass-fed beef company

Lynn Petrak
9/27/2023
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Kowalski’s Markets Turns 40
Progressive Grocer visits the Eden Prairie, Minn., store ahead of the celebratory event

Lynn Petrak
9/27/2023
Indy Fresh Market Brings Relief to Urban Food Desert
Black-owned grocery opens in Indianapolis

Lynn Petrak
9/26/2023
Smart & Final President Retires
4-decade grocery pro Scott Drew exits after nearly 2 years in role

Lynn Petrak
9/26/2023
Costco's Solid Sales Fueled By Grocery Demand
Club operator reports higher net sales, comps and revenue

Lynn Petrak
9/25/2023
How SpartanNash Defines, Celebrates Culture
Food solutions company hosts leadership summit, as CEO Tony Sarsam talks with Progressive Grocer about its approach to people

Lynn Petrak