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

7/10/2023
EXCLUSIVE: The White-Tablecloth Effect at Grocery
How executive chefs are elevating cuisine for food retailers

Lynn Petrak
7/9/2023
Store-Brand Dollar Share Reaches Record Level
At midway point of the year, PLMA reports continued surge in sales

Lynn Petrak
7/9/2023
Logan Paul's Prime Energy Drinks Are Target of Proposed Probe
Sen. Charles Schumer calls on FDA to evaluate high caffeine levels and health impact on kids

Lynn Petrak
7/6/2023
Meijer to Host Summit for Black-Owned Businesses
Aug. 16 event links vendors with buyers

Lynn Petrak
7/6/2023
New Sprouts Farmers Market in Fort Myers Among Round of Openings
Natural grocer prepping several stores as it aims for 10% unit growth

Lynn Petrak
7/6/2023
Why One Independent Grocer Is Sticking With Cashiers
Sparkle Markets cites reasons for not adding self-checkout

Lynn Petrak
7/5/2023
Suddenly, It's Back-to-School Season
Amazon, Walmart and Target kick off this year’s promotions

Lynn Petrak
7/5/2023
Organic Group Unveils New Board, Mission Statement
Industry vet Tracy Favre to serve as OTA's 2023-24 board president

Lynn Petrak
7/5/2023
Private Label Meets Clean Label at Southeastern Grocers
Retailer debuts Know & Love store brand

Lynn Petrak
7/5/2023
H-E-B’s Much-Anticipated Store Opens at Historic Austin Site
Design at Nutty Brown location provides backstory during shopping experience

Lynn Petrak