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

10/5/2026
T&T Supermarket set to open fourth U.S. location — with more in the works
The opening date for Asian grocery chain T&T Supermarket’s second California store has been unveiled.

Zachary Russell
10/5/2026
Real Estate Roundup: September update
September had its fair share of retail real estate development news, tenant updates, property acquisitions and more.

Zachary Russell
10/5/2026
Upgrades at open-air Colorado center include new tenants, gathering spaces, ice rink
New tenants are arriving at The Promenade Shops at Centerra amid its new owner’s efforts to revitalize the property.

Zachary Russell
10/5/2026
ACSI: C-store satisfaction sees small dip in 2026
Consumers’ satisfaction with convenience stores dipped slightly in 2026, with mobile app quality and store layout and cleanliness taking hits.

Zachary Russell
10/5/2026
Placer.ai: Mall visits — led by open-air centers — see gains in September
Labor Day weekend helped increase visits to malls in September to cap off a strong summer.

Zachary Russell
10/5/2026
Survey: Majority of consumers open to using AI for financial tasks
Artificial intelligence tools are continuing to be leveraged by consumers beyond just shopping.

Zachary Russell
10/4/2026
First Look: Arc’teryx opens first-ever store dedicated to climbing
Canadian outdoor apparel and equipment brand Arc’teryx Equipment has opened its newest outpost in the United States.

Zachary Russell
10/4/2026
Store Expansion News: September update
Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines in September with store expansion plans and new formats.

Zachary Russell
10/4/2026
Staples to open more Party City shop-in-shops ahead of holidays
Staples is expanding its retail partnership with Party City just in time for the holiday season.

Zachary Russell
10/4/2026
Fiserv: Small business sales see uptick in September
Back-to-school shopping gave a much needed boost to small businesses in September.

Zachary Russell
10/1/2026
Placer.ai: Fitness, service tenants drive visits, dwell times at shopping centers
Once the drivers of shopping center visits, apparel retailers are ceding ground to other tenants that are bringing traffic to properties.

Zachary Russell
10/1/2026
Ala Moana Center's Halloween festivities return
Ala Moana Center is once again going big for Halloween this year.

Zachary Russell