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

1/24/2022
SpartanNash Beefs Up West Coast Operations
Food solutions company expands partnership, capabilities at California DC

Lynn Petrak
1/24/2022
Changes at the Top for Constellation Brands’ Beer Division
Beverage company taps Jim Sabia to lead group

Lynn Petrak
1/24/2022
Stop & Shop Customers in Need Can Use Pre-Paid Debit Cards to Buy Fresh Produce
Massachusetts retailer becomes 1st major grocery to launch produce-as-prescription program for food-insecure shoppers

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2022
BJ’s on the March in Michigan
New location to open this week in Lansing

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2022
Meijer to Offer N95 Masks to Shoppers
Michigan retailer one of many federal retail pharmacy partners to offer protective face coverings

Lynn Petrak
1/20/2022
What's Driving CPG Growth in 2022?
A new market review and outlook from IRI shed light on trends and opportunities

Lynn Petrak
1/20/2022
Inserra Supermarkets Welcomes New SVP, Future Leader
Jim Dorey will become president and COO upon current exec’s retirement

Lynn Petrak
1/20/2022
Lawmakers Weigh Loosening of Teen Restrictions for Labor Relief
Bill passes Wisconsin senate, as Ohio legislators also take up the issue

Lynn Petrak
1/19/2022
Stop & Shop Expands Food Waste Elimination Effort
Retailer brings 1st Flashfood program to Rhode Island

Lynn Petrak
1/19/2022
Sendik’s Adds Another Location
New store in Oconomowoc set to open in fall

Lynn Petrak