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

6/8/2021
New VP, Head of People Joins Afresh
Jenna Wills will focus on a culture of excellence and support

Lynn Petrak
6/7/2021
Dom’s Kitchen & Market Welcomes Shoppers in Chicago to New Food Emporium
Led by grocery industry veterans, the store focuses on fresh, local offerings and elevated experiences

Lynn Petrak
6/7/2021
H-E-B’s Plans Are Big in Texas
Retailer breaks ground on 2 new stores in DFW area, announces an additional location

Lynn Petrak
6/7/2021
Albertsons Extends Fetch Rewards App Across All Banners
Program extended after pilot netted gains and new shoppers

Lynn Petrak
6/6/2021
Lidl to Open 3 Stores This Week
Discount grocer opens locations with easy-to-shop layouts and competitively priced goods

Lynn Petrak
6/6/2021
Shoppers Load Up on Seasonal Asparagus, Meijer Reports
Michigan retailer partners with local growers to meet healthy summer demand

Lynn Petrak
6/6/2021
SpartanNash Adds Telemedicine Services
Michigan-based retailer partners with Bonum Health to provide health counsel and prescriptions

Lynn Petrak
6/6/2021
New Sustainably Built Specialty Store Planned for New York
Latest DeCicco & Sons location in Sleepy Hollow slated to open in 2022

Lynn Petrak
6/3/2021
Tillamook County Creamery Association Hires Peggy Han as CFO
New financial leader brings packaged foods and grocery experience to role at cheese and dairy co-op

Lynn Petrak
6/3/2021
New Government Jobs Report Confirms Decline in Grocery Employment
Overall unemployment rate falls to 5.8%, according to Labor Department

Lynn Petrak