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

9/5/2024
Nissin Foods Hires New Chief HR Officer
Karen Robinson to lead people and talent group for the producer of original Top Ramen and Cup Noodles

Lynn Petrak
9/4/2024
Omaha Independent Grocer to Close After a Century
Owners of Wohlner’s Neighborhood Grocery & Deli announce retirement

Lynn Petrak
9/4/2024
Food and Grocery Boost Casey’s During Q1
C-store chain also considering new suppliers following recent Innovation Summit

Lynn Petrak
9/4/2024
Save A Lot Reopens Grocery Store on Chicago’s West Side
Progressive Grocer talks with owner-operator and development officer about long-awaited outpost and 5 other remodeled area stores

Lynn Petrak
9/3/2024
Advantage Solutions Rolls Out Brand Refresh
Updated visuals, messaging and website reflect unified structure and approach

Lynn Petrak
9/3/2024
Rite Aid Now a Private Company After Emerging From Bankruptcy
Company vet Matt Schroeder named CEO of restructured business

Lynn Petrak
9/3/2024
Foxtrot Is Ready for Much-Anticipated Relaunch in Chicago
Progressive Grocer talks with founder and chairman Mike LaVitola about the abrupt closures and what shoppers and vendors can expect from the reboot

Lynn Petrak
9/3/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Why Seeing Is Believing With Checkout-Free Tech
Progressive Grocer talks with Grabango founder and CEO Will Glaser

Lynn Petrak
9/2/2024
Freshpet Appoints New COO
Nicki Baty joins fresh pet food company as it expands portfolio and scales up distribution

Lynn Petrak
9/2/2024
California Lawmakers OK Total Ban on Plastic Bags
If signed by governor, legislation allows only paper bags made from 100% recycled material

Lynn Petrak