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

10/30/2025
Kroger, Uber Eats expand partnership; integrate restaurants into Kroger app
Kroger is expanding its partnership with a leading delivery platform.

Zachary Russell
10/30/2025
New DoorDash grocery partners to waive fees for SNAP users amid freeze
A host of grocers are joining DoorDash’s efforts to aid those impacted by the impending pause of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Benefits (SNAP).

Zachary Russell
10/30/2025
Floor & Decor taps president as next CEO
The longtime CEO of Floor & Decor is stepping down.

Zachary Russell
10/30/2025
Tecovas partners with AI firm for store inventory management
A trending Westernwear brand has tapped a new artificial intelligence solution provider to improve its inventory management.

Zachary Russell
10/29/2025
Survey: Shoppers get into holiday spirit, find better deals by shopping in stores
Despite the prominence of online shopping, in-store shopping is still a “holiday ritual” for a large majority of shoppers.

Zachary Russell
10/29/2025
Chewy Storefronts surpasses 600 content partners
A prominent online pet supplies retailer's creator storefront program has reached a new milestone.

Zachary Russell
10/29/2025
Numerator: SNAP shoppers spend average of $832 on groceries monthly
With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to go dark this weekend, Numerator has shared new data on the impact that the pause will have on retailers.

Zachary Russell
10/29/2025
Shipley Donuts on track for 'record-setting' store expansion in 2025
Shipley Donuts is continuing to expand its footprint nationwide.

Zachary Russell
10/29/2025
Murphy USA CEO to depart, successor named
Murphy USA Inc. has named an insider as its next CEO.

Zachary Russell
10/28/2025
Utah-based Harmons deploys Tally inventory robots
Simbe Robotics is rolling out its store inventory robots at a new retailer.

Zachary Russell
10/28/2025
NIQ: Holiday shoppers to browse, shop evenly between online, in store
Holiday shoppers plan to take an omnichannel approach when finding gifts this year – in addition to treating themselves.

Zachary Russell
10/28/2025
Bed Bath & Beyond taps former Walmart exec as digital, technology chief
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is adding to its leadership team.

Zachary Russell