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

5/30/2024
Grocers Gear Up for GroceryTech Event
Retailers meet in Dallas June 5-7 to learn how to break barriers for growth

Lynn Petrak
5/30/2024
Dollar General Updates Retail Media Program
Company’s retail media unit partners with Criteo to offer new capabilities

Lynn Petrak
5/30/2024
Why Lemons Are a Big Deal at ALDI
Retailer partners with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and emphasizes lemon-themed products

Lynn Petrak
5/29/2024
Dollar Tree Acquires Shuttered 99 Cents Only Stores
Value chain to rebrand several sites as it expands southwest footprint

Lynn Petrak
5/29/2024
Kowalski’s Welcomes Shoppers to New Store in Minnesota
Indie grocer opens latest market in Edina shopping mall, provides new foodservice offerings

Lynn Petrak
5/29/2024
Amazon-Grubhub Partnership Latest in String of Collabs
As competition heats up, Amazon users can order restaurant meals easier and with more perks

Lynn Petrak
5/28/2024
Meijer Sets Opening Date for 1st Grocery Format Store in Indiana
Latest Meijer Grocery to welcome Noblesville shoppers on July 11

Lynn Petrak
5/28/2024
Verde Farms Names VP of Operations
Starbucks vet Troy Hoover leads key function at organic beef company

Lynn Petrak
5/28/2024
California Lawmakers Approve Ban of Reusable Plastic Bags
Bills intended to encourage use of paper and more sustainable grocery sacks

Lynn Petrak
5/27/2024
Hain Celestial Names New Global Head of Impact
Chris Jenkins promoted to leadership position as company zeroes in on sustainability and wellness

Lynn Petrak