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

1/12/2025
Retailers Spring into Wildfire Assistance Mode
Grocers and delivery platforms offer aid in California

Lynn Petrak
1/12/2025
Inside the Value Boom Happening in Grocery
Progressive Grocer talks with ALDI, Trader Joe’s and Dollar General execs about strategies to entice shoppers now and in the future

Lynn Petrak
1/9/2025
Welch’s Appoints Chief R&D Officer
Longtime innovator Christine Kwiat promoted to new position

Lynn Petrak
1/9/2025
Coca-Cola Updates Financial Leadership
Exec Matthew Blickley to succeed retiring EVP and CFO Scott Anthony

Lynn Petrak
1/9/2025
Retail Pricing Firms Merge
Clear Demand and Bungee Tech combine businesses

Lynn Petrak
1/8/2025
Amazon Launches Retail Ad Service at CES
Company continues to enhance contextually relevant messaging

Lynn Petrak
1/8/2025
Fareway Acquires 2 Brothers Market Stores in Iowa
Deal with indie boosts store count, as retailer settles into new corporate office

Lynn Petrak
1/8/2025
L.A. Wildfires Destroy, Damage Grocery Stores
Ralphs and Gelson’s stores among lost structures

Lynn Petrak
1/7/2025
Dole Packaged Foods Sees Exec Changes
Fruit snack maker makes appointments in marketing and retail areas

Lynn Petrak
1/7/2025
Natural Grocers Readies Store in South Texas
Deals, giveaways and donations on tap for Jan. 22 grand opening in Brownsville

Lynn Petrak