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

2/12/2026
NYC-based Gregorys Coffee launches franchise program
Gregorys Coffee is embarking on its next phase of expansion.

Zachary Russell
2/12/2026
Restaurant industry to see sales rise, jobs added in 2026
Despite increasing operating costs and economic pressures impacting consumers, the National Restaurant Association is bullish on the dining sector for 2026.

Zachary Russell
2/12/2026
Survey: 'Confidence gap' exists between Gen Z workers and peers
Younger employees are struggling career-wise compared to their older counterparts.

Zachary Russell
2/12/2026
Arhaus names former Express exec as merchandising chief
An upscale home furnishings brand has added a veteran retailer to its C-suite.

Zachary Russell
2/12/2026
Numerator: Inflation cools in January; prices 1.8% higher year over year
Prices on everyday consumer goods trended downwards in January after months of increases.

Zachary Russell
2/11/2026
Top Tech Tools: AI's expanding role in successful store expansion
The emergence of artificial intelligence has been one of the biggest stories of the 2020s.

Zachary Russell
2/11/2026
Subscription-based CRE leasing platform Sytes makes national launch
A new online platform has launched to help improve the commercial real estate leasing process.

Zachary Russell
2/11/2026
Study: The states that spend the most — and least — on groceries are...
Consumers in Southern states spend the most on groceries, while those in the Northeast spend the least.

Zachary Russell
2/10/2026
Data: Brands scale back Valentine's Day email promotions
Mounting economic pressures are impacting consumers’ plans for Valentine’s Day spending – and brands are scaling back their marketing efforts as a result.

Zachary Russell
2/10/2026
Warby Parker names former Macy's exec as CFO
A leading eyewear brand has added a financial veteran to its leadership team.

Zachary Russell
2/10/2026
Survey: Hiring managers say AI makes resume embellishing easier
Artificial intelligence may be making an already growing challenge for hiring managers worse.

Zachary Russell
2/10/2026
Hotel veteran to join CarMax as CEO
America’s largest used car retailer has a new incoming chief executive.

Zachary Russell