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

9/10/2023
J.M. Smucker to Acquire Hostess Brands
$5.6B deal between legacy companies shakes up snack category

Lynn Petrak
9/10/2023
EXCLUSIVE: What Is Food as Engagement?
Progressive Grocer talks with Ashley Tyrner, founder and CEO of FarmboxRx, and her mission to advance health equity

Lynn Petrak
9/7/2023
Save Mart Gets Personal With New AI Tools
California grocer taps SymphonyAI Retail CPG to create agile assortments benefiting shoppers and CPG partners

Lynn Petrak
9/7/2023
Dom’s Kitchen & Market Appoints Don Fitzgerald Singular CEO
Co-founder and grocery visionary Bob Mariano remains board co-chair

Lynn Petrak
9/7/2023
Attention, New York Entrepreneurs: Local Supplier Summit on Tap
Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops to host events in November

Lynn Petrak
9/7/2023
C&S Confirms Acquisition of 413 Kroger and Albertsons Stores
Agreement also includes spinoff of private label brands and other facilities

Lynn Petrak
9/6/2023
Redner’s, Tyson Team Up to Support Students and Educators
Star Ranch Angus brand donates bags for students and funds for local Head Start

Lynn Petrak
9/6/2023
H-E-B Unveils Largest E-Comm Fulfillment Center
Location in Katy, Texas, reflects grocer’s omnichannel ambitions

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9/6/2023
Game-Changing Tech Updates at Instacart
VP David McIntosh talks with Progressive Grocer about new Storefront and Caper Cart solutions

Lynn Petrak
9/5/2023
More Leadership Changes at Allegiance Retail Services
Michael Conese named new VP of perishable merchandising; Dean Holmquist tapped as VP of store ops

Lynn Petrak