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

1/22/2025
Will Store Closures Accelerate in 2025?
Coresight Research shares predictions – and opportunities for grocers, discounters and mass retailers – in new report

Lynn Petrak
1/22/2025
Hy-Vee’s RedMedia Adds New Retail Media Tool
Grocer partners with dentsu on Hy-Vee ID audience targeting solution

Lynn Petrak
1/21/2025
PHOTO GALLERY: Save A Lot Reopens on Chicago’s South Side
Following a series of delays, store in Auburn Gresham community is now serving area residents

Lynn Petrak
1/21/2025
Why Today's Culture Is Right for High-Protein, Low-Sugar Yogurts
Progressive Grocer talks to Danone North America’s yogurt president about opportunities across formats and dayparts

Lynn Petrak
1/21/2025
Topco Appoints New EVP and COO
Associated Grocers Baton Rouge exec joins nation’s oldest private food co-op

Lynn Petrak
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