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

3/11/2024
Grocery Inflation Holding Steady
Latest CPI data reveals flat rate in the food-at-home arena

Lynn Petrak
3/11/2024
Wynshop Acquires AI-Personalization Engine Halla
CEOs explain how grocery-specific technologies will enhance digital shopping for consumers and retailers

Lynn Petrak
3/10/2024
Hy-Vee Expands RedMedia Team
Retail media pros Kathryn Mazza and Britt Polihronis join group’s exec ranks

Lynn Petrak
3/10/2024
Inside the Emerging Brands Program at Whole Foods Market
Progressive Grocer talks with retailer’s local brand planner about its fast-growing accelerator program

Lynn Petrak
3/10/2024
Harps Chairman and CEO Receives One of NGA’s Highest Honors
Industry group presents entrepreneurial excellence award to Kim Eskew

Lynn Petrak
3/10/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Costco's Outgoing CFO Gets Candid About 40-Year Tenure
Progressive Grocer talks with exec who became the voice of the company and the man behind the numbers

Lynn Petrak
3/7/2024
Celebrating Innovation and Inclusion on International Women’s Day
Retailers, brands laud accomplishments and everyday inspiration on March 8 and beyond

Lynn Petrak
3/7/2024
DoorDash Aims to Bring More Fresh Produce to Kids
Tech company partners with nonprofit Brighter Bites to expand delivery through the ProduceRx initiative

Lynn Petrak
3/7/2024
Coborn’s Promotes 2 Execs
Troy Vosburgh and Kris Roberts take on expanded roles

Lynn Petrak
3/5/2024
Why the Bacon Trend Will Never Be Over
Food retailers and brands find even more uses for this perennially favorite food

Lynn Petrak