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

2/11/2025
Grocery Inflation Remains Frustratingly Elevated
Latest CPI data shows uptick in 4 of 6 major categories

Lynn Petrak
2/11/2025
Boca Raton Gets a 2nd Whole Foods Market
Latest Florida store now open at shopping center on the west side of town

Lynn Petrak
2/10/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Making Sense of the Volatile Tariff Situation
Progressive Grocer talks with experts about supply chain resiliency and contingency plans

Lynn Petrak
2/10/2025
How Did Retailers Perform in January?
New reports show YoY gains and strength in e-grocery

Lynn Petrak
2/10/2025
Retailers Are Limiting Egg Purchases
Bird flu-related supply issues cause chains like Costco, Trader Joe’s and Giant Eagle to put in curbs

Lynn Petrak
2/10/2025
EXCLUSIVE: What the Trade-Off Era Means for Grocers
Progressive Grocer talks with Big Chalk’s Rick Miller about the implications of consumers’ price-fueled shifts

Lynn Petrak
2/9/2025
Food Lion Names Store Manager of the Year
Maryland team leader Jon Hardesty receives nod for commitment to his team, customers and organization

Lynn Petrak
2/9/2025
Chicagoland Mariano’s Location to Close
Kroger-owned banner in Northfield not renewing lease when it lapses this fall

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2025
ALDI on Pace to Break Store Opening Record in 2025
Retailer intends to open 225+ stores this year as it divests 170 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations back to Southeastern Grocers and C&S

Lynn Petrak
2/6/2025
EXCLUSIVE: SpartanNash Gets Inventive With AI in Big Game Ads
Progressive Grocer talks with new CMO Erin Storm about leveraging technology in fun but strategic way to create snack campaign

Lynn Petrak