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

1/26/2025
EXCLUSIVE: How Grocery Execs Can Pay It Forward
Progressive Grocer talks with Don Fitzgerald about formation of an executive core group to advise operators in low-income, low-access areas

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2025
How Hyper-Personalized Offers Can Be Created in Complex Environments
Digital ad firm ShopLiftr points to tech advances that sync across the omnichannel

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2025
Buc-ee’s to Open 1st Site in Wisconsin
Milwaukee suburb announces store planned for 2027 unveiling

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2025
Dollar General Doubles Down on Value
Retailer expands store-brand portfolio of consumables and baby care and touts coupons

Lynn Petrak
1/22/2025
Rich’s Announces New EVP and Chief People Officer
CPG vet Monica Novomisle joins company from KraftHeinz

Lynn Petrak
1/22/2025
Preferabli Boosts Personalization Capabilities With Acquisition
Libation Labs joins forces with AI-powered wine, spirits and food recommendation software provider

Lynn Petrak
1/22/2025
Will Store Closures Accelerate in 2025?
Coresight Research shares predictions – and opportunities for grocers, discounters and mass retailers – in new report

Lynn Petrak
1/22/2025
Hy-Vee’s RedMedia Adds New Retail Media Tool
Grocer partners with dentsu on Hy-Vee ID audience targeting solution

Lynn Petrak
1/21/2025
PHOTO GALLERY: Save A Lot Reopens on Chicago’s South Side
Following a series of delays, store in Auburn Gresham community is now serving area residents

Lynn Petrak
1/21/2025
Why Today's Culture Is Right for High-Protein, Low-Sugar Yogurts
Progressive Grocer talks to Danone North America’s yogurt president about opportunities across formats and dayparts

Lynn Petrak