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

9/29/2024
Grocers Kick Into Disaster Relief Mode After Hurricane Helene
Food retailers are supplying food and water and organizing donation efforts

Lynn Petrak
9/29/2024
EXCLUSIVE: How Walmart Is Connecting Shoppers With Jobs
Retailer partners with Manpower to open in-store career hubs in select stores

Lynn Petrak
9/26/2024
Costco Wraps Fiscal Year With Steady Q4
Club store operator reports higher sales comps, even as revenue comes in lower than expected

Lynn Petrak
9/25/2024
Dawn Foods Mourns Matriarch Evelyne Jones
She and husband Marlin Jones bought the company in 1955 and built family legacy

Lynn Petrak
9/25/2024
Big Retailers Get Early Jump on Seasonal Savings Events
Amazon, Target and Walmart share details of their October deal days

Lynn Petrak
9/24/2024
EXCLUSIVE: The Nation’s Oldest Private Food Co-Op Looks Back and Ahead
Progressive Grocer talks with Topco executives as company celebrates 80th year

Lynn Petrak
9/24/2024
USDA Shares Its Take on Online Grocery Habits
Agency’s ERS branch publishes new report showing barriers and opportunities in the omnichannel

Lynn Petrak
9/24/2024
PIM Brands Expands Leadership Team
Senior-level hires reflect focus on growth in key areas

Lynn Petrak
9/24/2024
Kroger Marks Customer Appreciation Week
From now through Oct. 1, shoppers can take advantage of discounts, offers

Lynn Petrak
9/23/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Behind the Scenes at SpartanNash’s Immersive IT Event
Progressive Grocer talks with CIO Masiar Tayebi about inaugural IT Training Palooza

Lynn Petrak