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.

Follow Lynn on LinkedIn.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

2/7/2024
Hy-Vee Expands Partnership With Instacart
Retailer leveraging FaaS tech to optimize same-day delivery

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2024
Trion Industries Owner and President Passes Away
John S. Thalenfeld was 67

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2024
Is Target Eyeing a Membership Program?
Reports surface about possible paid option

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2024
Listeria Outbreak Prompts Major Food Recall
Cases linked to dairy products from Rizo-López Foods

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2024
Hormel Announces Changes to Supply Chain Team
Food company shares news on retirements, promotions within key function

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2024
PCC Community Markets Adds Quiet Hours
Co-op launches low-key Sunday morning shopping for members with sensory challenges

Lynn Petrak
2/5/2024
2 Grocery Pros Honored By Confectionery Industry
NCA recognizes Katie Alexander of Dollar Tree and Susan Grassey of Harris Teeter

Lynn Petrak
2/5/2024
Smithfield Shares C-Suite Update
Food company names new chief marketing officer and chief ethics and compliance officer

Lynn Petrak
2/5/2024
Natural Grocers Reports on ESG Progress
Specialty retailer highlights efforts in sustainability, community support and company growth

Lynn Petrak
2/4/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Why Location Really Is Everything
Developer shares insights into how it helped Publix find sites for new Kentucky stores

Lynn Petrak