ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

• 8/2/2026

  Survey: Consumers comfortable with store robots performing 'background' work

  Consumers are warming up to working and shopping around robots – but only in certain roles.

  Zachary Russell

  
• 8/2/2026

  Krispy Kreme names new commercial, people chiefs

  Krispy Kreme Inc. is promoting two new faces to its C-suite.

  Zachary Russell

  
• 8/2/2026

  Enclosed San Diego center acquired by joint venture

  One of the largest shopping centers in the San Diego metropolitan area has new owners.

  Zachary Russell

  
• 7/30/2026

  Survey: Most consumers to begin holiday shopping before Black Friday

  A majority of consumers aren’t planning on waiting until the holiday season to get started on gift shopping this year.

  Zachary Russell

  
• 7/30/2026

  The cities where consumers spend the most on clothes are...

  Increases in clothing prices have impacted consumers in some cities more than others.

  Zachary Russell

  
• 7/30/2026

  Strong Pilates to open nine new U.S. locations in 2026 — with more in the works

  An Australian-born pilates chain is expanding its footprint across several major American cities.

  Zachary Russell

  
• 7/29/2026

  Survey: Consumers expect inflation to impact holiday spending plans

  Economic uncertainty is expected to make shoppers more diligent when holiday shopping this year.

  Zachary Russell

  
• 7/29/2026

  CBRE: Retail rents increase in Q2

  Retail rents are continuing to tick upwards amid a lack of new construction.

  Zachary Russell

  
• 7/29/2026

  ICSC: In-store visits remain key for back-to-school shopping

  The overwhelming majority of back-to-school shoppers are visiting physical stores for their needs this year.

  Zachary Russell

  
• 7/29/2026

  HomeBase USA rolls out inventory scanning robots following pilot

  A regional home improvement retailer is taking the next step when it comes to utilizing automated in-store robots.

  Zachary Russell

  
• 7/29/2026

  First Look: New Balance debuts two-level flagship at The Grove

  A Boston-based footwear and apparel giant has opened its first flagship store on the West Coast.

  Zachary Russell

  
• 7/28/2026

  First Look: Birkenstock opens new outposts in Colorado and Florida

  A German footwear brand is expanding its retail presence – including by expanding into a new market.

  Zachary Russell