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

9/3/2024
Foxtrot Is Ready for Much-Anticipated Relaunch in Chicago
Progressive Grocer talks with founder and chairman Mike LaVitola about the abrupt closures and what shoppers and vendors can expect from the reboot

Lynn Petrak
9/3/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Why Seeing Is Believing With Checkout-Free Tech
Progressive Grocer talks with Grabango founder and CEO Will Glaser

Lynn Petrak
9/2/2024
Freshpet Appoints New COO
Nicki Baty joins fresh pet food company as it expands portfolio and scales up distribution

Lynn Petrak
9/2/2024
California Lawmakers OK Total Ban on Plastic Bags
If signed by governor, legislation allows only paper bags made from 100% recycled material

Lynn Petrak
8/29/2024
Tyson Foods Announces New CFO
Longtime finance leader Curt Calaway replaces founder’s grandson

Lynn Petrak
8/29/2024
CVS Workers in California Considering Strike Action
8 UFCW local unions to hold authorization votes in September

Lynn Petrak
8/29/2024
Maverik Making Progress on Kum & Go Rebrands
C-store announces transformation of 97 stores as it works to integrate banners

Lynn Petrak
8/29/2024
EXCLUSIVE: What I Did on My Summer Internship
Grocery industry leaders emphasize importance of seasonal roles for young people and their short-term employers

Lynn Petrak
8/28/2024
EXCLUSIVE: A Model Tasting Experience at a Great Lakes Family Fare Supermarket
Model and actress Kate Upton chats with customers (and Progressive Grocer) about the line of beverages she co-owns

Lynn Petrak
8/28/2024
Instacart Rolls Out 1st Government Grocery Delivery Program in Maryland
Company partners with Montgomery County to introduce program that supports food-insecure families

Lynn Petrak