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

1/22/2025
Shoppers often make online purchases while 'multitasking'
Retailers rarely have consumers’ undivided attention when they buy items online.

Zachary Russell
1/22/2025
7-Eleven promotes free pizza deals for Super Bowl
A convenience giant is helping football fans celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with free pizza.

Zachary Russell
1/22/2025
Middle-income consumers expect finances, job market to improve this year
Americans are optimistic about their own financial well being and the economy at large in 2025.

Zachary Russell
1/22/2025
Sam's Club, Synchrony renew credit card partnership
A leading wholesale club retailer is renewing its relationship with its store credit card partner.

Zachary Russell
1/21/2025
Ikea joins SoCal wildfire relief efforts
Ikea U.S. is joining the list of retailers that have donated to the Southern California wildfire relief efforts.

Zachary Russell
1/21/2025
Unique entertainment venue joins Nashville Live! roster
Adults can pretend they’re back on the playground at a new entertainment venue that's filled the final spot at the Nashville Live! entertainment district.

Zachary Russell
1/21/2025
Smoothie King eyes 100+ new stores in 2025
After a strong 2024, Smoothie King is projecting even more expansion in the new year.

Zachary Russell
1/21/2025
South Coast Plaza to give $1 million towards wildfire relief
California’s largest shopping mall is donating to the relief efforts for the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County.

Zachary Russell
1/21/2025
Survey: How do TikTok users feel after ban delayed?
With TikTok remaining online in the United States (at least for now), new data shows more than a quarter of adults use the platform, and more than half would be upset if a ban goes through.

Zachary Russell
1/21/2025
GoTo Foods development chief joins Panera Bread C-suite
Panera Bread has tapped a development veteran to join its C-suite.

Zachary Russell
1/20/2025
PRCP debuts 'Love Letter' campaign to uplift wildfire victims
Retail real estate operator Pacific Retail Capital Partners (PRCP) is announcing a new campaign to support those impacted by the ongoing wildfires in Southern California.

Zachary Russell
1/20/2025
Weis Markets names new COO
A Mid-Atlantic grocer has promoted a veteran employee to its C-suite.

Zachary Russell