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

5/13/2024
Walmart Slashing Corporate Jobs in Cost-Cutting Move: Report
Sources tell WSJ that retailer is centralizing offices and moving away from remote schedules

Lynn Petrak
5/12/2024
Is Oscar Mayer on the Sales Block?
Sources tell WSJ that Kraft Heinz is bringing in advisors to explore a possible sale of that business

Lynn Petrak
5/12/2024
Members of Congress Press Biden to Flex Power on Food Prices
40+ Democratic lawmakers sign letter asking for action

Lynn Petrak
5/12/2024
Is an Instacart-Uber Eats Merger on the Horizon?
Analyst weighs in on potential deal in the wake of recent partnership

Lynn Petrak
5/8/2024
Whole Foods’ Alyssa Vescio Tapped to Lead Charitable Arm
Grocer’s SVP of merchandising serves as president and chair of Whole Foods Market Foundation

Lynn Petrak
5/8/2024
Save A Lot Honors Retail Partner of the Year
Kentucky-based Houchens Food Group recognized for performance and stakeholder support

Lynn Petrak
5/8/2024
Sales Dip at Ingles Markets During Q2
Regional retailer tallies lower gross profits and net income versus 2023

Lynn Petrak
5/8/2024
Mercatus Appoints VP of Retail Ops
Industry vet Lee Lambeth joins e-comm software firm at a time of expansion

Lynn Petrak
5/7/2024
Former Dom’s Exec and Co-Founder Ready to Tackle New Role
Don Fitzgerald joins The Partnering Group’s retail practice

Lynn Petrak
5/7/2024
Regional, Independent Grocers Share Secrets of Tech-Fueled Trade
Experts from Erewhon, Schnucks and others to get candid at GroceryTech event

Lynn Petrak