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

2/6/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Seeing Is Believing – and Buying – With Video Engagement
Swiftly launches in-app video ads to reach younger shoppers in their omnichannel journey

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2025
Amazon Posts Strong Q4 and FY24, But Tempers Outlook
Sales surged to $187.8B in quarter, driven by strong holiday performance

Lynn Petrak
2/5/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Jamming at the Jewel-Osco Deli With Food Network’s Jeff Mauro
Progressive Grocer talks with Mauro Provisions’ founder and chef about his “dad band” and giardiniera line

Lynn Petrak
2/5/2025
Dollar General Promotes 2 Leaders
Exec changes include new roles for EVPs Steve Deckard and Tracey Herrmann

Lynn Petrak
2/4/2025
Albertsons Offers Subscription Discount to SNAP Users
Customers can access additional savings and perks with reduced-price FreshPass membership

Lynn Petrak
2/4/2025
Audio Platform Qsic Appoints New Marketing Leader
Retail media pro Marc Walkin joins firm at time of growth

Lynn Petrak
2/4/2025
1st Don Don Donki Store Opens in Hawaii
Offshoot of Don Quijote banner to carry an array of Japanese foods, prepared meals and everyday essentials

Lynn Petrak
2/2/2025
Complaint Filed Against Grocery Outlet
Legal action in California related to investor losses incurred during retailer's tech upgrade

Lynn Petrak
2/2/2025
Why ‘Channel Fluidity’ Will Be Key to Grocery Growth
New FMI and NielsenIQ report affirms that digital expansion is outpacing in-store trends

Lynn Petrak
1/30/2025
Walgreens Shutters Health Clinics at 47 Illinois Locations
Partner Advocate Health Care confirms that it is pulling out of co-located patient care as of Feb. 6

Lynn Petrak