Zachary Russell

Digital Editor

Author Profile

Zachary Russell is the digital editor at Chain Store Age. He has been with CSA’s parent company EnsembleIQ since 2021, first serving as associate editor at Store Brands.

Prior to joining EnsembleIQ, he was a freelance reporter covering local news stories of all kinds for the Press & Guide and The News-Herald newspapers.

A native of Metro Detroit, Zach graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in print and online journalism in 2020.

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ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

10/13/2026
Q&A: Bedrock's SVP of leasing talks bringing retail brands to downtown Detroit
Detroit – and especially its downtown – has come a long way since the city filed for bankruptcy in 2013.

Zachary Russell
10/13/2026
Lidl US touts $35 Thanksgiving deal for loyalty members
Lidl US is offering its loyalty program members a Thanksgiving meal deal to feed the entire family for under $40.

Zachary Russell
10/13/2026
Sprouts plots Michigan debut amid expansion efforts
Sprouts Farmers Market’s expansion efforts are bringing it to a new state in the Midwest.

Zachary Russell
10/13/2026
Sports bar chain Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux details new 'flexible' store concept
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux has unveiled a new scaled-down, “efficient” store prototype.

Zachary Russell
10/13/2026
Survey: Canadian shoppers plan to curb holiday spending
Canadian holiday shoppers are expected to be more diligent this year as inflation and tariffs continue to alter consumer spending.

Zachary Russell
10/13/2026
Ford's Garage opens first Tennessee location
Auto-themed dining chain Ford’s Garage has made its debut in the Volunteer State.

Zachary Russell
10/12/2026
BJ's gives gift cards to all hourly employees
BJ’s Wholesale Club is showing appreciation to its employees across its footprint.

Zachary Russell
10/12/2026
Retail real estate’s innovations & breakthroughs of 2026
As retail continues to be one of the most coveted assets in commercial real estate, owners, operators, developers and technology partners aren’t resting on their laurels.

Zachary Russell
10/12/2026
Numerator: Consumer goods prices up 2.1% annually in September
Inflation ticked up in September after cooling slightly over the summer.

Zachary Russell
10/12/2026
Krispy Kreme plots big NYC store expansion
Krispy Kreme is planning to expand its store count in America’s largest metropolitan area.

Zachary Russell
10/12/2026
Survey: Consumers to seek deals to stay on budget for holidays
Consumers are prepared to spend the same amount or more than last year on holiday gifts, but going over budget remains a concern for many.

Zachary Russell
10/11/2026
Hawaiian Bros to make Florida debut with 50-plus locations
Fast-casual dining brand Hawaiian Bros Island Grill ramping up its expansion efforts in a big way.

Zachary Russell