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

12/18/2023
Dom’s Kitchen & Market Headed for the ‘Burbs
Chicago grocer announces plans for new store northwest of city

Lynn Petrak
12/17/2023
What’s Ahead for Dry January?
New products, promos aimed at those attempting to avoid alcohol next month

Lynn Petrak
12/14/2023
Chobani Acquires La Colombe
Coffee company’s offerings complement Chobani’s food brands

Lynn Petrak
12/14/2023
Dollar Stores Curbing Sales, Jobs at Independent Grocers
UConn study reveals impact of fast-growing discount chains in rural areas

Lynn Petrak
12/13/2023
Allegiance Retail Services Officially Appoints Joe Fantozzi as President and COO
6-year company veteran named to interim position earlier this fall

Lynn Petrak
12/13/2023
PHOTO GALLERY: Whole Foods Market Unveils New Store in Wisconsin
Grocer expands offerings in new space that replaces previous site in Madison

Lynn Petrak
12/13/2023
Grocery Sales Inch Up in November
Online sales also rose last month versus a year ago, new data shows

Lynn Petrak
12/13/2023
Instacart Releases 1st Economic Impact Report
Company says it added nearly $8B in incremental revenue for grocery industry

Lynn Petrak
12/13/2023
EXCLUSIVE: 4 Workforce Trends for 2024
Progressive Grocer talks with industry recruiting pro Jenn Hahn on what’s next

Lynn Petrak
12/12/2023
Exploring the Protein Boom: The Main Ingredient Dominating Grocery Shelves
While they have more to choose from, protein-propelled shoppers are being driven by certain trends as 2024 gets underway

Lynn Petrak