Zachary Russell
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 5/13/2026
Q&A: Potbelly exec talks growth plans as chain plots 50 new stores in 2026
Following its acquisition, Potbelly Sandwich Shop has its sights set on continued expansion. - 5/13/2026
Study: In-store online order fulfillment expected to rise
Digital capabilities are reshaping how retailers plot their brick-and-mortar expansions. - 5/13/2026
DTC furniture brand Cozey to open first permanent U.S. store in Manhattan
The site has been selected for Canadian furniture brand Cozey’s first permanent U.S. location. - 5/12/2026
Finding opportunities in a tight real estate market
Gordon Brothers has expanded its real estate strategies to broaden their business objectives, using data and analytics to identify where their stores should be located — often in secondary and tertiary markets. - 5/12/2026
Q&A: Identity's Mark Winter talks role of community relations in retail development planning
Large-scale retail development projects often require strong community support, which can sometimes be difficult to obtain. - 5/12/2026
Black Rock Coffee Bar names development chief; eyes 1,000 locations by 2035
Black Rock Coffee Bar has added to its C-suite as it continues to grow its footprint. - 5/11/2026
ACSI: Customer satisfaction dips 0.3% in Q1
Customer satisfaction is on the decline to start the year. - 5/11/2026
Circana: Online, social commerce driving beauty sales
Beauty sales are on the rise — particularly in two channels. - 5/11/2026
Foot Locker debuts basketball-focused 'Hoops Lives Here' platform, ad campaign
Foot Locker is putting basketball stars front and center for its latest ad campaign. - 5/11/2026
'Dirty soda' chain Swig to enter Colorado with 10-unit deal
A drive-thru customizable beverage chain that specializes in one of the country's hottest trends is expanding its footprint. - 5/11/2026
Ford's Garage to make Delaware debut
An automotive-themed dining chain is rolling into a new East Coast market. - 5/10/2026
Consumer Edge: Apparel spending softening as consumers pull back
High prices, especially at the gas pump, are impacting consumers, and apparel appears to be among one of the primary category shoppers are scaling back in.
