Zachary Russell
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/31/2026
Circana: Private label sales hit $330B in 2025
Private label sales are on the rise amid ongoing macroeconomic pressures. - 3/31/2026
Survey: Consumers trading down, consolidating trips because of fuel costs
Rapidly rising fuel prices are already having an impact on consumer spending. - 3/31/2026
Belk, Beautyspace launch shop-in-shop partnership at select stores
A regional department store chain is expanding its beauty offerings through a new collaboration. - 3/31/2026
Pop Mart, Aéropostale, Abercrombie to be among Annapolis Mall's new tenants
A super-regional East Coast shopping center is slated to welcome several new tenants. - 3/31/2026
Dollar General names five new VPs across supply chain, merchandising, finance
On the heels of naming a new CEO, Dollar General is making more leadership changes. - 3/31/2026
Survey: Retail associate follow-ups help spur repeat visits, purchases
Personalized outreach has a positive impact on shoppers’ future behavior. - 3/30/2026
Ulta names first chief strategy & growth officer
Ulta Beauty is promoting a veteran executive to a new C-suite role focused on expansion. - 3/30/2026
Footwear brand Allbirds to be acquired by American Exchange Group
Allbirds is getting a new owner. - 3/30/2026
Numerator: Two-thirds of Easter shopping to take place in-store
Easter shoppers will gravitate towards low-price, discount retailers for their holiday needs. - 3/30/2026
Firehouse Subs launches new franchise incentive program to boost growth
A fast-casual hot sandwich chain is looking to strengthen its development pipeline through franchising. - 3/30/2026
Home Depot taps Ford Motor exec as new technology chief
A home improvement giant is investing in its technology operations through a new C-suite appointment. - 3/29/2026
CVS opens first of nearly 20 pharmacy-only stores planned for 2026
A pharmacy chain has begun its rollout of a new scaled-down store concept.
