Zachary Russell
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/20/2025
Workers say hostile customer interactions more common; want better training
Interactions with unruly customers are becoming increasingly common for frontline workers. - 3/19/2025
Edible Arrangements parent launches hemp marketplace; to open flagship
Edible Brands is entering a “highly” competitive new category. - 3/19/2025
Survey: Restaurant brands investing in several digital areas
In an increasingly competitive restaurant industry, leveraging direct ordering, streamlining technology, and using data to personalize customer experiences are ways to stand out. - 3/19/2025
Ocean State Job Lot acquires 15 Big Lots leases; to open 22 new stores this year
A regional discount chain is the latest retailer to acquire the leases of former Big Lots locations. - 3/19/2025
CORE acquires dining-focused, open-air Orlando center
Core Investment Management (CORE) has acquired a new shopping center in a key Florida market. - 3/19/2025
5Qs for ElmTree's Michael Carreon on the importance of industrial properties
While commercial real estate space for new stores is at historic lows, retailers are eyeing industrial space to expand e-commerce and supply chain operations. - 3/18/2025
Survey: Grocery costs remain biggest painpoint for consumers
Inflation is continuing to have an impact on how consumers shop – with grocery prices front and center. - 3/18/2025
Dairy Queen names new COO for U.S., Canada
International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) has tapped a food industry veteran to oversee its American and Canadian stores. - 3/18/2025
Numerator: Amazon, Costco, Dollar Tree among most-visited retailers in 2024
A new survey from Numerator reveals which retail giants are most-frequented by consumers. - 3/18/2025
Marco's Pizza debuts franchise development program
Marco’s Pizza has been rapidly expanding, and is now lending a hand to potential franchisees through a new program. - 3/18/2025
Best Buy Canada taps company veteran as president
The Canadian subsidiary of Best Buy Co., Inc. has named its new president. - 3/17/2025
Cedar Rapids shopping center sold to new owner
A 100%-occupied shopping center in Iowa’s second-largest city is changing hands.
