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

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

Lynn Petrak
7/4/2023
Kevin’s Natural Foods Now Under Mars Umbrella
Global food leader acquires rapidly expanding better-for-you food brand

Lynn Petrak
7/4/2023
Lidl Balances Store Openings, Closings
German grocer makes moves following comprehensive evaluation of U.S. store performances and opportunities

Lynn Petrak
7/2/2023
EXCLUSIVE: How Ice Can Be a Hot Differentiator
Beyond bagged ice, suppliers and grocers are getting inventive with a staple product

Lynn Petrak
6/29/2023
Lidl Unveils 2 East Coast Stores
Discount grocer holds grand openings for locations in North Carolina and D.C.

Lynn Petrak
6/28/2023
Casey’s Shares Strategic Growth Plans
C-store operator to expand private label and prepared food offerings as it broadens its store footprint

Lynn Petrak
6/28/2023
Metropolitan Market to Open 10th Location in Seattle Area
Pacific NW indie known for its 'food forward' approach to retailing

Lynn Petrak
6/28/2023
McCormick & Co. Announces New President and CEO
COO Brendan Foley promoted as Lawrence Kurzius shifts to executive chairman

Lynn Petrak
6/27/2023
FDA to Bring on Deputy Commissioner to Oversee All Food-Related Resources
Consumer Brands Association lauds move to enhance the Human Foods Program

Lynn Petrak
6/27/2023
How SNAP Shoppers Are Changing Their Buying Habits
Progressive Grocer talks with 84.51° exec about how emergency benefit cancellation impacts retailers

Lynn Petrak