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

12/12/2021
Shakeup at Instacart
President Carolyn Everson departs after 3 months in role

Lynn Petrak
12/12/2021
ParmCrisps and Thinsters Brand Get New Owners
Investment firm sells That’s How We Roll brands to Hain Celestial for nearly $260M

Lynn Petrak
12/12/2021
SKUx Names New President
Board member Jay Loeffler to help guide financial tech company as it works to transform consumer offers

Lynn Petrak
12/9/2021
Tyson Makes Push for More Automation
Company plans to boost capacity, enhance process effectiveness to meet protein demand

Lynn Petrak
12/9/2021
Utz Brands Appoints New Board Member
Coca-Cola leader Pamela Stewart will share her business expertise with snack food company

Lynn Petrak
12/9/2021
UFCW to Grocery CEOs: Help Protect Workers and Shoppers Amid New Threats
Facing regional COVID-19 surges and fresh variant concerns, union calls on retailers to step up measures

Lynn Petrak
12/8/2021
Publix's Carol Jenkins Barnett Passes Away
Former leader of food retailer's charities and daughter of Publix founder known and remembered for philanthropic works

Lynn Petrak
12/8/2021
Grocers in California Move Closer to Mandatory Food Recycling
Law requiring donations of excess edible foods takes effect Jan. 1

Lynn Petrak
12/7/2021
Grocers Top Business Rankings for Customer Trust and Loyalty
Qualtrics’ 2022 Experience Index reflects industry innovations and consumer priorities

Lynn Petrak
12/7/2021
How Retail Health Care Clinics Are Delivering on Consumers’ Needs
Survey shows notable increase in customer use of in-store health and wellness services

Lynn Petrak