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

11/3/2024
Lawmakers Call for More Investigations Into Grocery Chains’ Pricing: Report
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Calif. Rep Adam Schiff purportedly send letter to FTC and USDA about misleading labels and price discrepancies

Lynn Petrak
11/3/2024
Roche Bros. to Sell Controlling Interest to Wholesale Customer
Family-owned grocer in Massachusetts takes up strategic partnership with Bozzuto’s

Lynn Petrak
10/31/2024
T&T Supermarkets to Open 1st U.S. Store
Canada-based Asian retailer putting finishing touches on location in Bellevue, Wash.

Lynn Petrak
10/31/2024
New CFO at KIND Snacks
Jon Craig brings over 15 years of global business and finance experience

Lynn Petrak
10/31/2024
Chobani Appoints CMO
Marketing exec Jai Kibe will leverage CPG background in new role at food company

Lynn Petrak
10/31/2024
Amazon Turns in Strong Q3 Performance
Sales, profits up as value-minded shoppers take advantage of offerings and deals

Lynn Petrak
10/30/2024
How Wide Is the Gap Between Wanting to Cook at Home and Actually Doing It?
New 84.51° report underscores the need to turn aspiration into inspiration

Lynn Petrak
10/30/2024
The Fresh Market Opens in Chicago’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood
Store occupies former Dom’s Kitchen & Market space

Lynn Petrak
10/30/2024
How Are Hispanic Consumers Shopping?
2 new reports from Circana uncover preferences within this fast-growing population

Lynn Petrak
10/29/2024
Fred Meyer, Union Workers Reach Deal in Portland
Parties agree to terms after months of talks

Lynn Petrak