Zachary Russell
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/28/2026
Vestar taps new VP of leasing
A growing shopping center owner, operator and developer has added new talent to its leadership team. - 1/28/2026
Survey: Super Bowl viewers expected to spend $129 on average
While viewership for the Super Bowl is expected to rise this year, spending for the big game may decrease. - 1/28/2026
Placer.ai: Retail visits spiked for two days ahead of Winter Storm Fern
The recent Winter Storm Fern that impacted large swaths of the United States had a significant impact on retail foot traffic. - 1/27/2026
Foot Locker to host immersive event weekend for 2026 NBA All-Star Game
Foot Locker is bringing a “multi-brand immersive experience” to Los Angeles for the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend. - 1/27/2026
Walmart, MLS to debut weekly 'Saturday Showdown' Apple TV matchup
America’s largest retailer is deepening its partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) with recurring programming. - 1/27/2026
ICSC: Majority of shoppers visited physical retail for 2025 holiday shopping
Nearly half of 2025 holiday shoppers spent more than they did last year – and in-store visits remained central to their plans. - 1/27/2026
Smoothie King plots 90-plus new openings for 2026
The world’s largest smoothie franchise isn’t planning on slowing down its growth after a strong 2025. - 1/26/2026
Survey: Customer demand driving merchant acceptance of crypto payments
Cryptocurrency payments are starting to move into the mainstream of U.S. commerce. - 1/26/2026
Circana: Global toy sales increased 7% in 2025
Despite economic headwinds, the global toy industry staged a strong comeback in 2025. - 1/26/2026
Arc’teryx taps former Tommy Hilfiger exec as its first-ever chief brand officer
A Canadian high-performance outerwear brand has added a fashion veteran to its C-suite with a newly-created position.
