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

10/26/2023
Meet the Winners of FreshDirect’s 1st Entrepreneur Program
Online grocer chooses 6 fledgling companies for mentorship, partnership and brand exposure

Lynn Petrak
10/26/2023
Maine Grocery Stores Remain Closed in Wake of Mass Shooting
Local Hannaford, Shaw’s and Save A Lot operators follow shelter-in-place order

Lynn Petrak
10/26/2023
Gelson’s Uncorks New Wine Club
SoCal grocer entices members with 6 inaugural selections

Lynn Petrak
10/25/2023
Another Relocated Whole Foods Market to Open in November
Grocer to unveil replacement store in Overland Park, Kan., on Nov. 15

Lynn Petrak
10/25/2023
ALDI Gets Shoppers Ready for Holiday Hosting
Retailer unveils festive food offerings – from gourmet cheeses and charcuterie to snacks, wine and beyond

Lynn Petrak
10/25/2023
SpartanNash Works to Stem Holiday Hunger
Company launches annual in-store fundraising campaign to benefit food pantries in 9 states

Lynn Petrak
10/24/2023
Organic Valley Promotes From Within for EVP Role
Longstanding employee Shawna Nelson to head membership at Wisconsin co-op

Lynn Petrak
10/24/2023
Kroger Completes Rollout of Digital EBT Payments
Online orders for SNAP customers available at all company-owned stores

Lynn Petrak
10/24/2023
Food Insecurity On the Rise: Report
USDA discovers that 17M households are food insecure

Lynn Petrak
10/24/2023
Save A Lot Yanks License From Operator Selling Shares to Public
Owner in Florence, S.C., sought to sustain business amid challenges

Lynn Petrak