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

3/6/2025
How Macro Conditions and Wary Consumers Affected Costco’s Q2
Warehouse operator reports mixed results, but focusing on growth as it unveils more locations

Lynn Petrak
3/6/2025
Walgreens Going Private in $23.7B Agreement
PE firm Sycamore Partners will keep Walgreens name in deal expected to close at end of year

Lynn Petrak
3/5/2025
ALDI Merch Targets New Generation
Latest ALDI Gear Collection includes 1st-ever children's apparel

Lynn Petrak
3/5/2025
Walgreens Close to Privatization Deal: Report
Transaction involving PE firm, with a possible corporate breakup, allegedly in final stages

Lynn Petrak
3/5/2025
Inside the 1st Publix in Lexington
Grocer’s northward expansion continues with latest opening in Kentucky

Lynn Petrak
3/4/2025
Hershey Announces New Chief Customer Officer
CPG and sales vet Tiffany Menyhart to lead confection sales team

Lynn Petrak
3/4/2025
H-E-B-Owned Delivery Service Launches Premium Subscription Program
Favor Delivery debuts Gold membership plus Texas cuisine-inspired merchandise

Lynn Petrak
3/3/2025
Target Shares Secrets to Future Success
Retailer outlines multi-year initiative to build momentum in categories with growth potential, including groceries

Lynn Petrak
3/3/2025
Whole Foods Market Goes the EV Route With Food Rescue Vans
Retailer donates 1st electric-powered vehicle to nonprofit group in Austin

Lynn Petrak
3/3/2025
Why Grocery-Anchored Retail Remains a Hot Property
New JLL report underscores investment appeal as competition for space tightens

Lynn Petrak