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

3/17/2025
More Legal Woes for Kroger
Reports surface that C&S is suing retailer over merger termination fee

Lynn Petrak
3/16/2025
PepsiCo Expands Better-For-You Offering With Poppi Acquisition
CPG buys prebiotic soda brand for nearly $2B

Lynn Petrak
3/16/2025
How Are Shoppers Spending in Grocery?
Latest government data shows slight increase in spending, as consumers wobble between resilience and concern

Lynn Petrak
3/13/2025
PHOTO GALLERY: Whole Foods Market Welcomes Shoppers to Another Store in Pennsylvania
Grocer opens outpost in Bucks County

Lynn Petrak
3/13/2025
Fareway Upgrades Continue in Iowa
Grocer starts relocation project in home state and also rolls out new lottery feature

Lynn Petrak
3/12/2025
2 Shaw’s Stores to Close in Massachusetts, New Hampshire
Underperforming sites in New England expected to shutter later this year

Lynn Petrak
3/12/2025
5 Years After COVID Shutdowns, a Look at Today’s Hybrid Shopper
Progressive Grocer talks with 84.51° expert about what shoppers say and do in the omnichannel marketplace

Lynn Petrak
3/12/2025
CPG Execs, Food Industry Reps Meet With RFK Jr. About Ingredients
HHS Secretary aims to eliminate use of color additives by 2029

Lynn Petrak
3/12/2025
Higher Sales and Traffic Lift Dollar General for Q4, FY25
Store portfolio review dampens profits, as retailer expects market pressures and value focus to continue in 2025

Lynn Petrak
3/12/2025
Charcuterie Craze: Why the Trend Is Here to Stay and How It's Evolving
Category remains hot as consumer demand grows and retailers and brands offer new solutions

Lynn Petrak