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

2/12/2025
Rite Aid Hires Chief Merchandising Officer
Former Wakefern CMO Bryant Harris to steer the chain’s strategy at a time of change

Lynn Petrak
2/11/2025
Tuna Products Recalled Due to Botulism Potential
Tri-Union Seafoods issues voluntary recalls of products under Trader Joe’s, H-E-B, Genova and Van Camp’s brands

Lynn Petrak
2/11/2025
Grocery Inflation Remains Frustratingly Elevated
Latest CPI data shows uptick in 4 of 6 major categories

Lynn Petrak
2/11/2025
Boca Raton Gets a 2nd Whole Foods Market
Latest Florida store now open at shopping center on the west side of town

Lynn Petrak
2/10/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Making Sense of the Volatile Tariff Situation
Progressive Grocer talks with experts about supply chain resiliency and contingency plans

Lynn Petrak
2/10/2025
How Did Retailers Perform in January?
New reports show YoY gains and strength in e-grocery

Lynn Petrak
2/10/2025
Retailers Are Limiting Egg Purchases
Bird flu-related supply issues cause chains like Costco, Trader Joe’s and Giant Eagle to put in curbs

Lynn Petrak
2/10/2025
EXCLUSIVE: What the Trade-Off Era Means for Grocers
Progressive Grocer talks with Big Chalk’s Rick Miller about the implications of consumers’ price-fueled shifts

Lynn Petrak
2/9/2025
Food Lion Names Store Manager of the Year
Maryland team leader Jon Hardesty receives nod for commitment to his team, customers and organization

Lynn Petrak
2/9/2025
Chicagoland Mariano’s Location to Close
Kroger-owned banner in Northfield not renewing lease when it lapses this fall

Lynn Petrak