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

12/1/2024
Heinen’s Updates Location in Downtown Cleveland
Wine and beer department on 2nd-floor atrium moved to ground level

Lynn Petrak
12/1/2024
How Did Food and Mass Retailers Fare on Black Friday?
Early data shows that consumers are still leaning into deals and essentials

Lynn Petrak
11/26/2024
Which Grocers Earn High Marks for Trust?
H-E-B, Wegmans and Trader Joe’s among grocers named in Market Force study

Lynn Petrak
11/26/2024
Why Specialty and Value Chains Had a Stellar Year
Progressive Grocer talks with Placer.ai’s Ethan Chernofsky about format performances

Lynn Petrak
11/26/2024
Coborn’s Brings Back Pricing Pro in New Role
Scott Winburn named senior director of pricing strategy

Lynn Petrak
11/25/2024
Dollar General Rolls Out Another Holiday Savings Program
Discount retailer goes even deeper on savings, joining others focusing on price cuts

Lynn Petrak
11/25/2024
New Indie Concept Coming to Kansas City
Red Bridge Farm Fresh Market to be unveiled on Dec. 18

Lynn Petrak
11/24/2024
Suzy Monford Named CEO at Heritage Grocers Group
Leader will leverage 25-year background in top role at Hispanic specialty grocer

Lynn Petrak
11/24/2024
4 Content-Related Tech Trends to Watch in 2025
Progressive Grocer talks with 1WorldSync’s chief strategy officer about notable advances and opportunities

Lynn Petrak
11/24/2024
DoorDash Onboards 5 More Grocery Partners
Delivery platform continues to grow network of food retailers

Lynn Petrak