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

7/30/2024
New Marketing Leadership Simmering at Campbell Soup
CPG marketing executive Jill Pratt joins company as SVP and CMO

Lynn Petrak
7/29/2024
SpartanNash Brings Together Independent Grocers for Annual Expo
Food solutions company also recognizes vendors with awards for value and service

Lynn Petrak
7/29/2024
How One East Tennessee Co-Op Leans Into its Cooperative Model
Progressive Grocer talks with the GM of Three Rivers Market about local sourcing and providing affordable, healthy foods

Lynn Petrak
7/29/2024
Amazon Fresh Back in Expansion Mode
New store in Chicago suburb part of the retailer’s “V2” concept

Lynn Petrak
7/29/2024
How Forager Teams and Health-Minded Shoppers Are Driving Growth at Sprouts Farmers Market
Specialty grocer posts strong Q2 performance and remains in expansion mode

Lynn Petrak
7/28/2024
The Debate Over Wine Sales at Grocery Is Evolving
As wine manufacturers innovate to reclaim sales, new research shows that the playing field is more level

Lynn Petrak
7/28/2024
Weis Markets Showcases Latest Remodel in Maryland
Mid-Atlantic retailer completes 3rd upgrade of the season

Lynn Petrak
7/28/2024
Trader Joe’s Recipe for Success Includes Expansion, Store Contests
Grocer opens new stores, announces winner of internal recipe competition

Lynn Petrak
7/22/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Here’s the Tea on Lipton’s Transformation
Progressive Grocer talks with CEO Nathalie Roos and North American President Racquel Harris Mason

Lynn Petrak
7/18/2024
Food Waste Innovator Divert Expands Leadership Team
Michelle Dietz joins company as chief commercial officer

Lynn Petrak