Zachary Russell
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- 8/4/2025
Fiserv: Small business sales inch up in July amid higher average tickets
Essentials continued to outpace discretionary sales in July. - 8/4/2025
Survey: How SNAP recipients, frequent grocery shoppers are cutting back
New insights reveal how two groups of shoppers are responding to high prices at the grocery store. - 8/4/2025
Smashburger president promoted to CEO role
A fast-causal hamburger chain has named its new chief executive. - 8/4/2025
Albertsons, Walmart veteran joins PetSmart C-suite
A major pet supplies retailer has added a merchandising veteran to its C-suite. - 8/3/2025
Bloomin' Brands announces new CFO, HR chief and more
Bloomin’ Brands Inc. is shaking up its leadership team. - 8/3/2025
Bain Capital, 11North Partners acquire 10 Sunbelt centers
Bain Capital and 11North Partners are continuing their joint venture with the addition of a handful of open-air shopping centers to their portfolio. - 8/3/2025
Huey Magoo's to expand footprint — here’s where
Chicken tender chain Huey Magoo’s is expanding its presence across the country – including with a new store prototype. - 8/3/2025
Survey: McDonald’s leads other QSR chains in weekly visits
Younger and high-income consumers are driving increased visits to quick-serve restaurant chains as they hunt for value and indulgence. - 8/3/2025
Survey: Most retailers plan to maintain or increase AI investment in 2026
Retailers across the board are planning to maintain or increase artificial intelligence investments – but only some feel they are fully prepared. - 7/31/2025
Top 20: Retail real estate innovations and innovators
Chain Store Age is celebrating its centennial year with a look at 20 visionary retail real estate properties, companies and people that altered the industry and left a long-lasting mark on the world of shopping centers. - 7/31/2025
Signet Jewelers makes C-suite appointments
The world’s largest diamond jewelry retailer is shaking up its leadership team. - 7/31/2025
Square: Sales up, labor costs down at QSR, fast-casual chains
Quick-serve and fast-casual restaurants are continuing to thrive amid consumers’ hunt for value.
