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

2/18/2025
Sullivan’s Grocery Breaks Ground on Mississippi Store
Indie plans to open site in Brandon in 2026

Lynn Petrak
2/18/2025
Fareway Promotes 4 Leaders
Midwest grocer elevates executives in information, operations and DSD functions

Lynn Petrak
2/17/2025
Foxtrot Cruising Along in Reopening Mode
Indie convenience market welcomes customers back to additional Chicago and Dallas locations

Lynn Petrak
2/17/2025
Swiftly Expands C-Suite
Retail tech company announces new CFO and COO

Lynn Petrak
2/17/2025
UFCW Local 7 Suspends Strike at King Soopers Stores
Union and parent company Kroger return to talks following 2-week action

Lynn Petrak
2/16/2025
Beef Market: The Seesaw of Supply and Demand
Pricing, promotions, and the push for taste and convenience are driving category trends

Lynn Petrak
2/13/2025
Prices Fuel Higher Grocery Sales in January
Latest government data supports ongoing trend of shopper resilience

Lynn Petrak
2/13/2025
BJ’s Expands in Florida
New club set to open on Feb. 21

Lynn Petrak
2/12/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Spreading the Love to the Floral Department
Progressive Grocer talks with SpartanNash floral merchandiser about trends for Valentine’s Day and beyond

Lynn Petrak
2/12/2025
EXCLUSIVE: 3 Retail Recruiting Trends for 2025
Progressive Grocer talks with pro Jenn Hahn about paths for shared growth in talent and tech

Lynn Petrak