Zachary Russell
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/23/2025
The Vitamin Shoppe debuts 'Hometown Stores' in-store shop concept
A leading health and wellness retailer is partnering with well-known fitness supplement brands to create co-branded retail spaces in select markets. - 3/20/2025
Workers retiring, insufficient training to put pressure on retail workforce
A major shortage of workers could be looming, partially due to lack of training among younger generations. - 3/20/2025
First Look: Herman Miller opens new Virginia location
A furnishings brand known for its performance seating products is opening a new retail location on the East Coast. - 3/20/2025
Torchy's Tacos deploys AI hiring platform
An Austin, Texas-based taco chain is utilizing an artificial intelligence platform to improve its hiring process. - 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
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.
