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

10/31/2024
Amazon Turns in Strong Q3 Performance
Sales, profits up as value-minded shoppers take advantage of offerings and deals

Lynn Petrak
10/30/2024
How Wide Is the Gap Between Wanting to Cook at Home and Actually Doing It?
New 84.51° report underscores the need to turn aspiration into inspiration

Lynn Petrak
10/30/2024
The Fresh Market Opens in Chicago’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood
Store occupies former Dom’s Kitchen & Market space

Lynn Petrak
10/30/2024
How Are Hispanic Consumers Shopping?
2 new reports from Circana uncover preferences within this fast-growing population

Lynn Petrak
10/29/2024
Fred Meyer, Union Workers Reach Deal in Portland
Parties agree to terms after months of talks

Lynn Petrak
10/29/2024
Square and eGrowcery Announce New Partnership
Companies leverage capabilities to offer retailers efficient and cost-efficient e-comm solutions

Lynn Petrak
10/29/2024
Happy Egg Deepens Commitment to Regenerative Agriculture
Free-range producer completes merger with Egg Innovations

Lynn Petrak
10/28/2024
SpartanNash Honors Outstanding Team Members at Summit
Food solutions company celebrates 43 Circle of Excellence winners and highlights aligned People First culture

Lynn Petrak
10/28/2024
SpartanNash Acquires Convenience Chain and Fuel Distribution Business
Deal with Michigan-based Markham Enterprises comes shortly after addition of Fresh Encounter banner

Lynn Petrak
10/28/2024
Brookshire Grocery Widens Presence in Texas
Retailer acquires 4 Shoppin’ Baskit stores that will convert to Spring Markets

Lynn Petrak