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

2/21/2024
EXCLUSIVE: How The Giant Co. Honors Workers With 50+ Years of Service
Retailer’s Legacy Awards a testament to the power of longevity

Lynn Petrak
2/21/2024
As Price Stickiness Remains, So Does Consumer Wariness
Reports from Coresight Research and Deloitte affirm price-driven behaviors and importance of addressing sensitivities

Lynn Petrak
2/20/2024
Good Housekeeping Names Top Consumer Products Helping the Planet
Beyond Meat, Dole Organic among brands recognized for sustainable innovation

Lynn Petrak
2/20/2024
EXCLUSIVE: What’s Driving WK Kellogg’s New Business Strategy?
Progressive Grocer talks with exec Sarah Ludmer about the launch of the “Feeding Happiness” framework

Lynn Petrak
2/20/2024
Local Union Supports Kroger-Albertsons Merger
UFCW 555 in Pacific Northwest endorses divestiture plan with C&S

Lynn Petrak
2/19/2024
US Foods Plans More Chef’Stores
Foodservice distributor adds retail storefronts in several states

Lynn Petrak
2/19/2024
Diane von Furstenberg Coming to Target Stores
Fashion legend to debut limited-time only collection on March 23

Lynn Petrak
2/19/2024
Fresh Thyme Manager in Michigan Charged With Stealing $750K
Michigan Attorney General alleges that employee embezzled from self-checkout system

Lynn Petrak
2/19/2024
Behind SpartanNash’s New Curated Store Brand
Progressive Grocer talks to company’s creative services director about the launch of Finest Reserve

Lynn Petrak
2/18/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Why Are In-Store Displays Declining?
Progressive Grocer talks with Circana expert about how to re-think this promotional tool

Lynn Petrak