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

10/23/2025
Hibbett joins Uber Eats platform
Uber Eats continues to expand its customer list beyond food.

Zachary Russell
10/23/2025
Survey: 37% of consumers dining out less often than one year ago
Amid increased prices at restaurants and higher costs of living, consumers are scaling-back how often they dine out.

Zachary Russell
10/22/2025
Taco Bell expands 'Tacos and Tuition' employee education program
One of the nation’s largest quick-serve restaurant chains is rolling out new benefits for its employees.

Zachary Russell
10/22/2025
Big V launches retail property fund
Big V Property Group has created a new investment vehicle with seven of its retail properties.

Zachary Russell
10/22/2025
Done Deal: RaceTrac completes $566M Potbelly purchase
A major convenience chain’s acquisition of a fast-casual sandwich franchise is now complete.

Zachary Russell
10/22/2025
ICSC: Gen X's spending power remains on top
While much has been said about the spending power of Gen Z and millennial consumers, Gen X is still the age cohort with the greatest impact on retail sales.

Zachary Russell
10/22/2025
Build-A-Bear names new e-commerce, digital experiences VP
Build-A-Bear Workshop has added new talent to oversee its global digital experience strategy.

Zachary Russell
10/22/2025
Smoothie King adds 32 new store commitments in Q3
A leading fast-casual smoothie chain is continuing to ramp up its expansion.

Zachary Russell
10/21/2025
Ahold Delhaize plans fourth North Carolina distribution center
Ahold Delhaize USA is set to make a major investment in its supply chain.

Zachary Russell
10/21/2025
Survey: Gen Z households spend average of $28 per shopping trip
With the holiday season around the corner, new data sheds light on the shopping and spending habits of Gen Z.

Zachary Russell
10/21/2025
Study: Spirit Halloween stores help boost community, power center visits
North America’s largest Halloween retailer has proven to be a key driver of traffic at shopping centers of various sizes.

Zachary Russell
10/21/2025
Levin Management Corporation names new operations chief
A major East Coast real estate services firm has added veteran talent to its leadership team.

Zachary Russell