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

10/29/2024
Square and eGrowcery Announce New Partnership
Companies leverage capabilities to offer retailers efficient and cost-efficient e-comm solutions

Lynn Petrak
10/29/2024
Happy Egg Deepens Commitment to Regenerative Agriculture
Free-range producer completes merger with Egg Innovations

Lynn Petrak
10/28/2024
SpartanNash Honors Outstanding Team Members at Summit
Food solutions company celebrates 43 Circle of Excellence winners and highlights aligned People First culture

Lynn Petrak
10/28/2024
SpartanNash Acquires Convenience Chain and Fuel Distribution Business
Deal with Michigan-based Markham Enterprises comes shortly after addition of Fresh Encounter banner

Lynn Petrak
10/28/2024
Brookshire Grocery Widens Presence in Texas
Retailer acquires 4 Shoppin’ Baskit stores that will convert to Spring Markets

Lynn Petrak
10/28/2024
Southeastern Grocers Celebrates Legacy of Romay Davis Through 50 New Grants
2024 winners chosen for efforts that reflect the late trailblazer’s approach to life, work and community

Lynn Petrak
10/27/2024
ALDI Racks Up GreenChill Certifications, Releases Latest Sustainability Report
Grocer provides updates as it works toward goal of being most sustainable grocer in the U.S.

Lynn Petrak
10/27/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Target Shares Thanksgiving Marketing Strategy
Progressive Grocer talks with merchandising exec about how retailer is touting itself as a destination for seasonal food and beverages

Lynn Petrak
10/24/2024
Amazon’s Grocery SVP Departs
Tony Hoggett reveals that he’s moving on to the “next step” in his career

Lynn Petrak
10/24/2024
Trader Joe’s Picks Up Pace of Openings
Grocer unveils sites across several U.S. regions, as marketing execs affirm acceleration

Lynn Petrak