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

11/9/2025
Store Expansion News: October update
Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines in October with store expansions and new formats.

Zachary Russell
11/9/2025
Consumers trust grocers, department chains, online retailers most with data
With increased holiday shopping on the horizon, consumers are willing to share their personal data in exchange for shopping perks.

Zachary Russell
11/9/2025
Hibbett adds Affirm and Afterpay as buy now, pay later options
Hibbett Inc. is offering its guests expanded flexible payment options ahead of the holiday season.

Zachary Russell
11/9/2025
1-800-Flowers.com, DoorDash partner for on-demand delivery
A leading online floral gift retailer is teaming up with a new delivery partner.

Zachary Russell
11/5/2025
Real Estate Roundup: October update
October had its fair share of retail real estate development news, tenant updates, property acquisitions and more.

Zachary Russell
11/5/2025
Under Armour taps Samsonite exec as its next CFO
Under Armour has announced an upcoming change to its C-suite.

Zachary Russell
11/5/2025
Report: Despite optimism, higher-income consumers still adjusting spending
Higher-income consumers are remaining positive about their economic position, but many are still noticing price hikes due to tariffs.

Zachary Russell
11/5/2025
Ulta to open first Middle East store with more on the way
A beauty & cosmetics retail giant has touched down in a new international market.

Zachary Russell
11/5/2025
Survey: Most consumers to maintain 2024 spending levels on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Amid high prices, U.S. consumers are largely remaining cautious about their spending ahead of shopping holidays.

Zachary Russell
11/4/2025
Survey: Black Friday, Cyber Monday remain critical to online holiday sales
Holiday sales are expected to play a key role once again for online U.S. merchants this year.

Zachary Russell
11/4/2025
Target announces Thanksgiving meal deal for under $20
Another retail giant has launched a holiday meal deal ahead of Thanksgiving.

Zachary Russell
11/4/2025
Food Lion invests $484M in Charlotte-area store renovations
An East Coast grocery banner is undergoing a major store renovation project.

Zachary Russell