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

3/20/2025
Amazon Fresh Adds New Store, Closes 2 Others
Parent company continues to tweak grocery strategy

Lynn Petrak
3/20/2025
EXCLUSIVE: What Drives Albertsons' Foundation and Its Leader?
Progressive Grocer talks with Christy Duncan Anderson about the ambitious new goals of Albertsons Companies Foundation to donate meals and invest in food security

Lynn Petrak
3/19/2025
Revolution Farms Acquired by Nonprofit Organization
Vocational rehab group Peckham will expand agricultural ops in Michigan with addition of indoor-growing facility

Lynn Petrak
3/19/2025
Dunnhumby Enhances Retail Media Platform
Solutions provider and AdTech partner Osmos help retailers leverage predictive AI and rapidly deploy RMNs

Lynn Petrak
3/19/2025
Hormel Promotes 2 Leaders in Retail Segment
Company veterans Scott Weisenbeck and Joe O’Connor elevated to broader VP roles

Lynn Petrak
3/18/2025
Another BJ’s Arrives in New Jersey
Latest club opens its doors on March 21

Lynn Petrak
3/18/2025
PHOTOS: Opening Day at The Fresh Market Near Chicago
Progressive Grocer on hand as grocer unveils 169th store in Algonquin, Ill.

Lynn Petrak
3/17/2025
Divert Names New COO
Chief Information Officer Bob Watkins promoted to leadership role as co-founder retires

Lynn Petrak
3/17/2025
Meijer Keeps Growing in NE Ohio
Retailer will open 3 supercenters on May 8

Lynn Petrak
3/17/2025
Instacart Ups AI Capabilities for Better Personalization
Latest tools help shoppers make more informed, healthy choices

Lynn Petrak