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

10/24/2024
Kraft Heinz Names New EVP, Global General Counsel
Angel Shelton Willis will also serve as CPG’s corporate affairs officer

Lynn Petrak
10/24/2024
BJ’s on the Move With 2 New Clubs
Retailer opens doors of new location in Florida and gets ready for 2nd club in Indiana

Lynn Petrak
10/24/2024
Kroger's Food Predictions Provide Unique Look at What's in Store for 2025
Retailer’s culinary, product and data professionals predict fare that will resonate in flavor, format

Lynn Petrak
10/23/2024
Fareway Promotes 4 Leaders
Execs take on expanded roles as grocer expands its footprint and operations

Lynn Petrak
10/23/2024
SoCal Union Workers, CVS Reach Tentative Agreement
Deal includes higher wages, enhanced benefits

Lynn Petrak
10/23/2024
Consumers Hone In on Ingredients in Quest for Transparency
Focus group and data presented at Transparency Summit in Chicago underscore need for delivering relevant information

Lynn Petrak
10/23/2024
Instacart Widens Service in Canada
Grocery tech company announces partnerships with Sobeys, FreshCo, Farm Boy and Longo’s

Lynn Petrak
10/22/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Jewel-Osco Unveils Latest Store in 125th Year
More than 2 decades after purchasing property, retailer welcomes enthusiastic shoppers to outpost in Diamond, Ill.

Lynn Petrak
10/21/2024
How Amazon Is Picking Up Where Traditional Retail Pharmacies Are Leaving Off
Company expanding pharmacy operations to 20 more cities as brick-and-mortar rivals face challenges

Lynn Petrak
10/21/2024
Target Goes Low With Holiday Prices
Retailer touts affordability as many shoppers remain in savings mode

Lynn Petrak