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

5/4/2022
SpartanNash Fields Support for Special Olympics, Summer Games
Midwest food solutions company continues 38-year partnership with fundraising campaign

Lynn Petrak
5/3/2022
Schnucks Makes E-Commerce More Accessible
Shoppers can order for delivery or curbside service directly through Rewards app

Lynn Petrak
5/3/2022
Giant Food Names New VP of HR
Brian Wanner succeeds retiring exec Robin Anderson

Lynn Petrak
5/3/2022
How Perseverance and Community Dedication Powered a Female Grocery Startup
Uncle Willie’s founder, Christa Williams, shares catalysts for getting into food retailing business

Lynn Petrak
5/2/2022
Instacart Now Partners With Canada's Top 5 Grocers
Company expands same-day delivery countrywide with total of 10 new retailers

Lynn Petrak
5/2/2022
The Paleo Diet Launches Certification Program
Retailers and CPGs can easily show consumers which foods adhere to diet

Lynn Petrak
5/2/2022
Retailers Show Support for National Pet Month
Amazon, Southeastern Grocers and others launch promotions

Lynn Petrak
5/1/2022
Whole Foods Market Unveils Location in Chicago Skyscraper: EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS
Relocated store wows shoppers in a 65K+-square-foot setting

Lynn Petrak
4/28/2022
SpartanNash Gears Up for Contested Board Vote
Company highlights proposed board of director qualifications amid speculation about investors’ reported interest in selling company

Lynn Petrak
4/28/2022
Kroger Health Offers COVID-19 Antivirals for Eligible Patients
Retailer’s health and pharmacy arm also provides telehealth appointments for access to therapeutics following diagnosis

Lynn Petrak