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

1/10/2022
Home Chef Gets a New CEO
Erik Jensen appointed to exec role, as founder and former CEO Pat Vihtelic steps down but stays on board

Lynn Petrak
1/10/2022
Online Grocery Sales Closed in on $98B in ‘21
Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Shopping Survey also shows solidification of pickup trends

Lynn Petrak
1/10/2022
Is It Too Early to Plan for Holiday 2022?
New report from Placer.ai confirms an extended holiday season that poses new opportunities

Lynn Petrak
1/10/2022
Union Members at King Soopers Stores Plan Jan. 12 Strike
Retailer requests further negotiations, asks for federal mediator

Lynn Petrak
1/10/2022
UNFI Creates and Fills Corporate Affairs Position
Coca-Cola public affairs vet Matt Echols tapped for new role

Lynn Petrak
1/9/2022
Another Round of Packaged Salad Recalls
Batches from Dole tied to positive Listeria finding, following similar issues with other brands and companies last month

Lynn Petrak
1/9/2022
New Leadership Team in Place at Quinn Snacks
CEO named as founder Kristy Lewis moves into board chair and ‘chief visionary officer’ role

Lynn Petrak
1/6/2022
So, How Did Retailers Fare in December?
New research from Mastercard reveals higher December sales compared to last months of 2020 and 2019

Lynn Petrak
1/6/2022
Central Oregon Grocers Raise Nearly $67K for Hunger Relief
Newport Avenue Market and Oliver Lemon’s shore up assistance during difficult time of year

Lynn Petrak
1/5/2022
PlantX Grows Out in More Directions
Plant-based provider adds more markets in Canada and U.S. while bolstering portfolio and e-commerce services

Lynn Petrak