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

2/26/2026
$3.5B Salt Lake City mixed-use development to feature retail, possible MLB stadium
A massive mixed-use development is planned for Utah’s capital city as the state continues to grow its population.

Zachary Russell
2/26/2026
Survey: Wide majority of e-commerce brands raised prices in response to tariffs
Tariffs implemented in the past year have had a major impact on U.S.-based e-commerce brands.

Zachary Russell
2/26/2026
Love's Travel Stops upgrades loyalty program
A leading travel and convenience chain is revamping its loyalty program to offer more perks for its members.

Zachary Russell
2/26/2026
Survey: More than 70% of consumers say streaming is default watching method
Streaming has overtaken traditional cable as the primary media viewing method for consumers – changing how retail advertisers interact with audiences.

Zachary Russell
2/25/2026
Luxury center South Coast Plaza names new marketing director
One of California’s largest shopping centers has named a new marketing leader.

Zachary Russell
2/25/2026
Parent company of Burger King, other QSR brands to open 1,800 restaurants annually
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has its sights set on aggressive expansion in North America and beyond in the coming years.

Zachary Russell
2/25/2026
Sports/entertainment district planned for Columbus, Ga.
A new mixed-use, amateur sports and entertainment district is on its way one of Georgia’s largest cities.

Zachary Russell
2/24/2026
Bealls Inc. taps Ross veteran as VP of stores
Bealls Inc. has added new talent to its leadership team.

Zachary Russell
2/24/2026
Placer.ai: Visits to Trader Joe's, Aldi outpacing grocery category
Discount grocers are continuing to outpace the overall sector when it comes to visit increases, with two popular chains leading the way.

Zachary Russell
2/24/2026
Survey: Consumers expect favorite brands to actively send relevant deals
When it comes to relevant marketing content, consumers are expecting more from brands – even the ones that they are loyal to.

Zachary Russell
2/24/2026
Shoe Carnival CEO departs; company veteran named interim chief
Shoe Carnival Inc. is on the hunt for a new leader.

Zachary Russell
2/23/2026
Burlington to open inside historic Siegel-Cooper Building
Burlington Stores is further expanding its footprint in the Big Apple – this time inside of a landmark retail building.

Zachary Russell