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

4/29/2024
C-Stores Upping the Ante for Food, Beverage and Meal Solutions
New whitepaper from Placer.ai spotlights high-growth chains amid changing consumer habits

Lynn Petrak
4/29/2024
USDA to Test Retail Ground Beef for Bird Flu Particles
Sampling part of latest efforts to contain outbreaks and assure food safety

Lynn Petrak
4/29/2024
Grocers Respond to Tornado Outbreak
Hy-Vee, SpartanNash among retailers bringing supplies to those affected by devastating storms

Lynn Petrak
4/28/2024
NACDS Refreshes Board of Directors
Walmart pharmacy SVP Kevin Host to chair group, which welcomes new officers and members

Lynn Petrak
4/28/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Launch of Save Mart’s In-Store Retail Media Program
Progressive Grocer talks with retailer’s chief digital officer and tech partner on how timing is everything with this rollout

Lynn Petrak
4/28/2024
Grocers Weigh In on Food as Medicine
Kroger, Walmart and Instacart execs among panelists at recent Tufts University summit

Lynn Petrak
4/25/2024
New Leadership Coming to Kevin’s Natural Foods
CEO announced as co-founders exit organization

Lynn Petrak
4/25/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Pushing the Right Levers of Company Culture at Advantage Solutions
Progressive Grocer talks with CEO Dave Peacock about moving businesses forward with integrity and heart

Lynn Petrak
4/24/2024
How Tech-Enabled Solutions Optimize Time and Talent
GroceryTech attendees to learn from pros across enterprises

Lynn Petrak
4/24/2024
EXCLUSIVE: How Raley’s Balances Integration and Independence for Maximum Impact
Progressive Grocer talks with VP of Community Impact Chelsea Carbahal about the company's new structure

Lynn Petrak