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

3/11/2026
Whole Foods Market ramping up expansion in the UK
Whole Foods Market is doubling its store count across the pond.

Zachary Russell
3/11/2026
Build-A-Bear Workshop veteran to take reins as CEO
A leading experiential retailer will soon have a new leader at the helm.

Zachary Russell
3/11/2026
First Look: Outdoor apparel brand Cotopaxi debuts new Wyoming store
Outdoor apparel brand Cotopaxi has opened its latest retail location in a well-known tourism hub.

Zachary Russell
3/9/2026
Placer.ai: Shopping centers see visits rise again in February
Malls are starting off 2026 on a high note.

Zachary Russell
3/9/2026
Survey: Consumers trust brands with eco-friendly packaging
Sustainable packaging is still resonating with consumers.

Zachary Russell
3/9/2026
American Dream to open Lionel Messi-themed experience ahead of World Cup
American Dream is continuing to roll out soccer-focused activations with the 2026 FIFA World Cup only a few months away.

Zachary Russell
3/9/2026
Survey: Mobile gamers willing to spend, feel positively towards ads
Mobile gaming is widely popular among consumers – and represents a growing advertising channel for brands and retailers.

Zachary Russell
3/9/2026
Numerator: Most St. Patrick's Day celebrators to spend less than $100 this year
Consumers celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year will most likely be doing so on a budget.

Zachary Russell
3/8/2026
AI adoption for small business marketing ops continues
In a challenging economic environment, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are leveraging artificial intelligence to get a leg up when it comes to marketing operations.

Zachary Russell
3/8/2026
Fitness chains beef up at retail centers
Gym chains and other fitness tenants are flexing their muscle when it comes to taking available retail space and driving visits to shopping centers.

Zachary Russell
3/8/2026
Ross Stores opens 17 locations in February, March — here's where
Ross Stores Inc. is heading into spring with an expanded store footprint.

Zachary Russell
3/8/2026
Survey: Free shipping, instant refunds key return features for consumers
A positive return experience is one of the most effective ways to gain return customers.

Zachary Russell