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

6/10/2026
Edibles.com names new president
An online THC and wellness brand marketplace has named a new leader.

Zachary Russell
6/10/2026
Fast-casual chain Pepper Lunch adds to Texas growth plans
A Japanese-born fast-casual restaurant chain is growing its presence in America’s second-largest state.

Zachary Russell
6/10/2026
Captain D's eyes growth in three European countries
Captain D’s is looking to continue its expansion in Europe after recently making its debut in the United Kingdom.

Zachary Russell
6/9/2026
Study: These states spend the most on fast food...
Southern states top the list of places that spend the highest share of income on fast food.

Zachary Russell
6/9/2026
Cozey to open Chicago pop-up location with permanent NYC store in the works
A Canadian direct-to-consumer furniture brand has selected the Windy City as the site of its next pop-up location.

Zachary Russell
6/9/2026
Labor costs, inflation hurt small business optimism in May
The state of the economy is continuing to impact the optimism of small business owners.

Zachary Russell
6/9/2026
Sprouts partners with Florida coffee chain for in-store cafes
A leading specialty and organic grocer is bringing coffee shops to select stores in Florida.

Zachary Russell
6/8/2026
Q&A: How the 2026 FIFA World Cup is impacting retail in Houston
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off this week, and 11 U.S. host cities are set to greatly benefit from the event.

Zachary Russell
6/8/2026
7 Brew, Smoothie King top Yelp's 2026 Fastest Growing Brands list
Beverage chains are increasingly gaining interest from consumers on Yelp.

Zachary Russell
6/8/2026
Levin to take over management, leasing at grocery-anchored Staten Island center
Levin Management Corporation (LMC) has added a new retail property to its management portfolio.

Zachary Russell
6/8/2026
More than half of consumers plan to shop in-store for Father's Day gifts
Experiences and subscriptions are playing a key role in consumers’ Father’s Day gifting strategies – but in-store shopping is still important.

Zachary Russell
6/8/2026
Survey: Out-of-stocks often lead consumers to switch brands
Stockouts are becoming a common problem that poses a major risk to brand loyalty.

Zachary Russell