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

1/27/2025
Trader Joe’s, Publix and Sam’s Club Earn Top Marks for Customer Satisfaction
Annual American Customer Satisfaction Index affirms ongoing importance of omnichannel value and experience

Lynn Petrak
1/27/2025
Retailers, Brands Make Big Plans for Big Game
Instacart, ALDI among companies announcing football-themed promos

Lynn Petrak
1/26/2025
Food Lion Expands in North Carolina
2nd store in Troutman opens to the public on Jan. 29

Lynn Petrak
1/26/2025
Hy-Vee Promotes Kathryn Mazza to CMO, President of RedMedia
Midwest retailer announces key talent update upon retirement of longtime exec and Trailblazer Donna Tweeten

Lynn Petrak
1/26/2025
EXCLUSIVE: How Grocery Execs Can Pay It Forward
Progressive Grocer talks with Don Fitzgerald about formation of an executive core group to advise operators in low-income, low-access areas

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2025
How Hyper-Personalized Offers Can Be Created in Complex Environments
Digital ad firm ShopLiftr points to tech advances that sync across the omnichannel

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2025
Buc-ee’s to Open 1st Site in Wisconsin
Milwaukee suburb announces store planned for 2027 unveiling

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2025
Dollar General Doubles Down on Value
Retailer expands store-brand portfolio of consumables and baby care and touts coupons

Lynn Petrak
1/22/2025
Rich’s Announces New EVP and Chief People Officer
CPG vet Monica Novomisle joins company from KraftHeinz

Lynn Petrak
1/22/2025
Preferabli Boosts Personalization Capabilities With Acquisition
Libation Labs joins forces with AI-powered wine, spirits and food recommendation software provider

Lynn Petrak