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

8/24/2023
Which Grocers Get High Customer Marks for Innovation?
American Innovation Index finds companies that engage in positive innovation are perceived as more attractive

Lynn Petrak
8/24/2023
The Fresh Market Double Teams Video Content for Tailgate Season
Grocer partners with cooking show host and author Vera Stewart for shoppable livestreams and TV show

Lynn Petrak
8/23/2023
H-E-B Gets Into Documentary-Making Business
Texas grocer spotlights the importance of landscapes and wildlife in nature-themed docuseries

Lynn Petrak
8/23/2023
Dollar Tree Looks to Rebound After Tough Week
Discounter focuses on consumables following net income decline and settlement with OSHA

Lynn Petrak
8/21/2023
Giant Food Closing 3 Fulfillment Centers
Shutdowns include Virginia facility that just opened in May

Lynn Petrak
8/21/2023
Caputo’s Opens 10th Store in Chicago Area
Independent grocer is known for its imported Italian foods and prepared foods area

Lynn Petrak
8/21/2023
Whole Foods’ CEO to Map Out Retailer’s Vision at Grocery Impact Event
Jason Buechel joins executive speaker lineup at Progressive Grocer's reimagined conference in November

Lynn Petrak
8/21/2023
Hits and Misses for BJ’s During Q2
Earnings beat expectations and sales excluding gas tick higher, while revenue slows

Lynn Petrak
8/20/2023
F&S Taps Jay Schneider for Key Sales Role
Retail, fresh food pro hired for newly created position

Lynn Petrak
8/20/2023
How Openness Is a Hallmark of Trader Joe’s' Business
Company sticks to the personal approach as execs debunk rumors of self-checkout coming to its stores

Lynn Petrak