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.

Connect with Zach on LinkedIn.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

6/15/2025
Survey: Businesses to continue AI investment with voice assistants, chatbots
The overwhelming majority of businesses are adopting artificial intelligence into their customer communications.

Zachary Russell
6/15/2025
Numerator: Walmart captures 24% of SNAP spending
Perhaps unsurprisingly, America’s largest retailer captures the most spend among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.

Zachary Russell
6/15/2025
DoorDash, Loblaw Companies integrate PC Optimum program
DoorDash is partnering with a Canadian grocery giant to integrate its rewards program.

Zachary Russell
6/15/2025
JD Sports opens Las Vegas Boulevard flagship
A U.K.-based sports apparel retailer has opened its third flagship in the United States.

Zachary Russell
6/12/2025
The Shops at Brickell City Centre to welcome nine new tenants as visits increase
A slate of new tenants are arriving at The Shops at Brickell City Centre (BCC).

Zachary Russell
6/12/2025
A&W plots South Carolina expansion
A longstanding quick-serve chain is eyeing a Southeastern state for expansion.

Zachary Russell
6/12/2025
Fuzzy's Taco Shop pilots new store model in Houston area
A fast-casual taco chain is debuting a new hospitality-focused store model in its home state.

Zachary Russell
6/12/2025
T&T Supermarkets plans second SoCal store
Canada’s largest Asian grocer is planning a second store in the Southern California suburbs.

Zachary Russell
6/11/2025
Survey: Majority of shoppers visit multiple retailers, compare prices
The large majority of shoppers are “uncommitted” – marking a big opportunity for retailers to attract new customers.

Zachary Russell
6/11/2025
Survey: 47% of consumers say financial situation is positive
Consumers are remaining uncertain about the future in the face of impending tariffs.

Zachary Russell
6/11/2025
Study: Companies' hiring sites are lacking in these areas...
The hiring processes of Fortune 500 companies are lacking the personalization that job seekers are looking for.

Zachary Russell
6/11/2025
Dick's Sporting Goods arrives on Uber Eats; expands Affirm partnership
A leading sporting goods retailer has landed on a new third-party delivery platform.

Zachary Russell