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

8/28/2024
EXCLUSIVE: A Model Tasting Experience at a Great Lakes Family Fare Supermarket
Model and actress Kate Upton chats with customers (and Progressive Grocer) about the line of beverages she co-owns

Lynn Petrak
8/28/2024
Instacart Rolls Out 1st Government Grocery Delivery Program in Maryland
Company partners with Montgomery County to introduce program that supports food-insecure families

Lynn Petrak
8/28/2024
EXCLUSIVE: How Tony’s Fresh Market Is Guided by Culture
Progressive Grocer talks with CEO Frank Ingraffia about ways the Heritage Grocers Group-owned banner serves communities through store design and assortment

Lynn Petrak
8/27/2024
Fred Meyer Associates in Portland Area Go on Strike
UFCW 555 announces stoppage planned through Labor Day weekend, as Kroger-owned grocer details latest offer

Lynn Petrak
8/27/2024
Walmart Announces Marketplace Expansions, Fulfillment Solutions
Sellers meeting for annual summit as retailer aims to keep up strong e-commerce growth

Lynn Petrak
8/26/2024
Publix Adds Another Location in Kentucky Lineup
Grocer announces 11th store in Bluegrass State, after opening 1st outpost there in January

Lynn Petrak
8/26/2024
Whole Foods Market Chooses 10 Brands for Accelerator Program
Applications for this year’s cohort up 60% as brands and grocer seek to bolster diverse offerings

Lynn Petrak
8/26/2024
What Consumers Really Think About Grocery Inflation
FMI's latest research shows that shoppers are controlling their spending and still trust food retailers

Lynn Petrak
8/26/2024
General Mills Vet Joins Milo’s C-Suite
Family-owned beverage company welcomes Emily Backstrom to leadership team

Lynn Petrak
8/25/2024
SpartanNash Snaps Up Kellanova Exec for Key Marketing Role
Erin Storm joins food solutions company as SVP and CMO

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