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

4/17/2022
Amid Proxy Contest, SpartanNash Asks Shareholders to Vote for Director Nominees
Michigan company emphasizes transformations already underway, questions investor group’s actions

Lynn Petrak
4/17/2022
Foxtrot Making Noise in Chicago With Brand-Band Collaboration
Retailer teams with fellow Chicago native Wilco for limited-time products, promotions

Lynn Petrak
4/13/2022
How Are Plant-Based Proteins Stacking Up?
Good Food Institute releases series of State of the Industry reports

Lynn Petrak
4/13/2022
Snack Startups Nab SNAC Tank Awards
SNAC International announces winners of pitch competition

Lynn Petrak
4/12/2022
SpartanNash Fills Vital VP of IT Position
Former company contractor Yu Ying Seah will lead global applications function

Lynn Petrak
4/12/2022
Meijer Sets Opening Date for 2 Supercenters
Stores in West Branch, Mich., and Fort Wayne, Ind., to be unveiled in mid-May

Lynn Petrak
4/11/2022
Food-at-Home Prices Surge 10% in a Year
New federal inflation report shows highest rise since 1981

Lynn Petrak
4/11/2022
Consumers Turn to Online Content to Browse, Buy Groceries
New Chicory survey highlights hardening omnichannel habits and common inspirations for meal planning

Lynn Petrak
3/30/2022
How Are Shoppers Building Their Summer Grilling Baskets?
AdAdapted shares data on mobile shopping trends ahead of peak BBQ season

Lynn Petrak
3/30/2022
SNAC Int’l Makes Board Changes
Snacking organization elects new officers and directors

Lynn Petrak