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

2/6/2025
ALDI on Pace to Break Store Opening Record in 2025
Retailer intends to open 225+ stores this year as it divests 170 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations back to Southeastern Grocers and C&S

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2025
EXCLUSIVE: SpartanNash Gets Inventive With AI in Big Game Ads
Progressive Grocer talks with new CMO Erin Storm about leveraging technology in fun but strategic way to create snack campaign

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Seeing Is Believing – and Buying – With Video Engagement
Swiftly launches in-app video ads to reach younger shoppers in their omnichannel journey

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2025
Amazon Posts Strong Q4 and FY24, But Tempers Outlook
Sales surged to $187.8B in quarter, driven by strong holiday performance

Lynn Petrak
2/5/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Jamming at the Jewel-Osco Deli With Food Network’s Jeff Mauro
Progressive Grocer talks with Mauro Provisions’ founder and chef about his “dad band” and giardiniera line

Lynn Petrak
2/5/2025
Dollar General Promotes 2 Leaders
Exec changes include new roles for EVPs Steve Deckard and Tracey Herrmann

Lynn Petrak
2/4/2025
Albertsons Offers Subscription Discount to SNAP Users
Customers can access additional savings and perks with reduced-price FreshPass membership

Lynn Petrak
2/4/2025
Audio Platform Qsic Appoints New Marketing Leader
Retail media pro Marc Walkin joins firm at time of growth

Lynn Petrak
2/4/2025
1st Don Don Donki Store Opens in Hawaii
Offshoot of Don Quijote banner to carry an array of Japanese foods, prepared meals and everyday essentials

Lynn Petrak
2/2/2025
Complaint Filed Against Grocery Outlet
Legal action in California related to investor losses incurred during retailer's tech upgrade

Lynn Petrak