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

3/2/2023
EXCLUSIVE: How Save A Lot Operators Are Helping Solve Food Insecurity at High-Profile Chicago Location
Yellow Banana platform to open new store in a site recently vacated by Whole Foods

Lynn Petrak
3/2/2023
Aged Gouda Takes Top Spot in U.S. Championship Cheese Contest
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association announces winners across 113 classes

Lynn Petrak
3/1/2023
Avocados From Mexico Reveals Structural, Staff Changes
Brand names Stephanie Bazan leader of new commercial strategy department

Lynn Petrak
3/1/2023
Sprouts Farmers Market Hits Its Stride
Grocer’s Q4 and FY22 results underscore its attention to successful formats and shopper interests

Lynn Petrak
2/28/2023
Meijer Unveils New Collection During Women’s History Month
Works from 3 female artists chosen by retailer’s team members are featured in a range of products

Lynn Petrak
2/28/2023
Acosta Announces New Acosta Group Collective
Sales and marketing firm streamlines agencies under unified brand

Lynn Petrak
2/28/2023
Instacart Means Business With New Launch
Instacart Business platform designed to help small businesses streamline ordering and optimize labor

Lynn Petrak
2/27/2023
Macey’s Finishes 1st at NGA’s Best Bagger Championship
Karli West wins annual event that spotlights talented, speedy front end workers

Lynn Petrak
2/27/2023
Target Beats Expectations in Q4 But Remains Cautious
Amid changing consumer shopping habits, retailer posts a 2.8% sales gain during full fiscal year

Lynn Petrak
2/26/2023
Save Mart’s Micro-Warehouse Goes Robotic
Retailer partners with startup Fulfil Solutions to launch fully automated fulfillment

Lynn Petrak