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

11/30/2025
First Look: Puma opens its largest-ever European flagship
An athletic footwear and apparel giant has unveiled its largest-ever European store in one of the busiest shopping areas in all of Europe.

Zachary Russell
11/30/2025
Report: Average Black Friday transaction amount dips 17%
U.S. consumers trended towards making numerous smaller purchases on Black Friday this year instead of buying big-ticket items.

Zachary Russell
11/30/2025
KFC goes big in Rome with one of its most ambitious restaurants in Europe yet
Kentucky Fried Chicken is going big in one of Europe’s most-visited capital cities in a move that reflects the brand’s rapid growth across Europe and beyond.

Zachary Russell
11/30/2025
Q&A: Black Sheep Coffee eyes major U.S. expansion
A U.K.-based coffee chain is beginning its expansion across the pond.

Zachary Russell
11/30/2025
Numerator: Amazon overtakes Best Buy in electronics spending share
Consumers are opting for an online giant over a brick-and-mortar staple when it comes to electronics spending.

Zachary Russell
11/25/2025
Pop Mart makes Canadian debut with Vancouver store
Pop Mart has opened its first location in Canada – with more on the way.

Zachary Russell
11/25/2025
Survey: Repeated holiday ads could spoil holiday surprises
Holiday ads resonate with consumers – as long as they aren’t retargeted.

Zachary Russell
11/25/2025
DoorDash Canada adds Pet Valu, Miniso, Mastermind Toys to platform
A leading delivery platform is adding new three retailers to better serve its Canadian customers ahead of the holiday season.

Zachary Russell
11/25/2025
Survey: Retail, e-commerce execs remain bullish on AI
Business-to-consumer leaders will continue investing in artificial intelligence in the new year.

Zachary Russell
11/24/2025
Halara opens customer feedback-focused San Diego pop-up
A digitally-native athleisure apparel brand has returned to physical retail for a limited time.

Zachary Russell
11/24/2025
Millennial parents desire speedy, flexible payment options for holiday shopping
Convenience is a key for millennial parents this holiday season.

Zachary Russell
11/24/2025
Shake Shack's CFO to step down
A growing fast-casual hamburger chain is on the hunt for a new finance chief.

Zachary Russell