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

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

Lynn Petrak
3/3/2025
South Carolina Piggly Wiggly to Close
Store in Columbia to cease operations as lease expires

Lynn Petrak
3/2/2025
Mercatus Announces New CFO
Jessica Hagewood is now part of the executive leadership team

Lynn Petrak
3/2/2025
Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen Exits After Internal Investigation
Board appoints longtime lead director and retail industry vet Ron Sargent as interim top exec

Lynn Petrak
2/27/2025
J.M. Smucker Makes Strategic Moves in Sweet Snacks Business and Supply Chain
CPG announces decoupling of supply chain and manufacturing businesses and makes a move to boost Hostess brand

Lynn Petrak
2/27/2025
Store Brands Are Accelerating, Evolving: Report
New Circana insights show that consumers are leaning into private label across categories and channels

Lynn Petrak
2/26/2025
London Calling for Whole Foods Market
Grocer set to open 1st outpost in 10 years in England’s capital and largest city

Lynn Petrak
2/26/2025
PHOTO GALLERY: The Fresh Market Unveils Latest Store in Suburban Chicago
Progressive Grocer checks out location in Northbrook, Ill.

Lynn Petrak
2/25/2025
Beauty is a Good Look in Retailing
As companies like Target broaden their offerings, new research affirms hot category growth

Lynn Petrak
2/25/2025
Another Grocer Shutters in Downtown San Francisco
The Market to halt food retail operations on Feb. 28

Lynn Petrak