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

1/20/2025
What’s Up With the Downturn in Alcohol Consumption?
Research affirms that Dry January is gaining in popularity as younger consumers in particular imbibe less often

Lynn Petrak
1/20/2025
Grocery Store With Putting Green Opens in Augusta
FreshTake Grocery, run by a 4th-generation operator, holds grand opening in Georgia

Lynn Petrak
1/20/2025
Hy-Vee Converts Restaurants Back to Market Grille Concept
Nearly 80 locations with Wahlburgers switch to store-brand restaurant with updated menus

Lynn Petrak
1/19/2025
Vital Farms Shares C-Suite Updates
Food producer announces expanded roles for chief sales, marketing officers

Lynn Petrak
1/16/2025
Heritage Grocers' New CEO Talks Shop
Progressive Grocer chats with industry vet Suzy Monford about growth trajectory of company's 3 brands

Lynn Petrak
1/16/2025
Foxtrot’s Dallas Outpost Reopens
2nd location slated for grand reopening in a few weeks

Lynn Petrak
1/15/2025
Grocery Sales Up Slightly in December as Private Label Hits Record High
Latest Census Dept. data and PLMA research reveal budget-fueled behaviors

Lynn Petrak
1/15/2025
H-E-B’s Dallas Expansion Continues
Company acquires 10-acre property within city limits

Lynn Petrak
1/15/2025
Target Provides Updates After Strong Holiday Season
Retailer raises its outlook and shares leadership changes

Lynn Petrak
1/14/2025
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food Products
Manufacturers have 2 years to switch to alternatives

Lynn Petrak