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

5/28/2024
Meijer Sets Opening Date for 1st Grocery Format Store in Indiana
Latest Meijer Grocery to welcome Noblesville shoppers on July 11

Lynn Petrak
5/28/2024
Verde Farms Names VP of Operations
Starbucks vet Troy Hoover leads key function at organic beef company

Lynn Petrak
5/28/2024
California Lawmakers Approve Ban of Reusable Plastic Bags
Bills intended to encourage use of paper and more sustainable grocery sacks

Lynn Petrak
5/27/2024
Hain Celestial Names New Global Head of Impact
Chris Jenkins promoted to leadership position as company zeroes in on sustainability and wellness

Lynn Petrak
5/27/2024
Suspect Arrested in Livestreamed Shooting at Kroger Store
Indiana man charged with three counts of attempted murder after firing at 3 people in bakery section

Lynn Petrak
5/27/2024
Q&A: How Big Lots is Gaining Grocery Customers
Progressive Grocer talks with SVP Seth Marks

Lynn Petrak
5/27/2024
EXCLUSIVE: How AI Can Transform and Elevate Cheese Sales
PG talks with Preferabli co-founder/ CEO about new discovery and recommendation software for cheese

Lynn Petrak
5/23/2024
How Grocers Are Advancing In-Store Tech
GroceryTech event includes POV from several retailers deploying solutions in physical locations

Lynn Petrak
5/23/2024
Many Retailers’ Reputation Scores Fall in Latest Axios Harris Poll 100
Report finds that prices cut into consumer trust, but not behaviors

Lynn Petrak
5/22/2024
Hy-Vee Springs into Action After Tornado Strikes in Iowa
Grocer's disaster fleet aids community about 40 miles from HQ

Lynn Petrak