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

10/19/2025
First Look: Grown Brilliance debuts NYC flagship — four more stores to follow
Lab-grown diamond brand Grown Brilliance is expanding its footprint with a new luxury store — and additional locations are waiting in the wings.

Zachary Russell
10/14/2025
Rising fees impacting online merchants ahead of holiday season
A majority of online merchants are adjusting their payment policies in the face of economic challenges.

Zachary Russell
10/14/2025
First Look: Kim Kardashian's Skims opens its largest store to date
Skims has opened its largest store yet, fittingly at North America’s biggest retail and entertainment complex.

Zachary Russell
10/14/2025
Survey: Holiday season spending cuts include...
Different age cohorts are split on how they plan to afford gifts and manage their finances this holiday season.

Zachary Russell
10/14/2025
Survey: Small business holiday spending to increase 44%
Consumers are expected to shop at more small businesses this holiday season in the face of ongoing tariff turmoil and inflation.

Zachary Russell
10/14/2025
Krispy Kreme debuts in Spain with 50-plus locations planned
Krispy Kreme is expanding its international presence in a key European market and beyond.

Zachary Russell
10/13/2025
Online grocery sales hit $12.5 billion in September fueled by increase in users
September was another strong month for online grocery sales.

Zachary Russell
10/13/2025
Report: First-party websites, product listings dominate AI search citations
New research reveals that artificial intelligence tools are being misled by brand-controlled sources.

Zachary Russell
10/13/2025
Study: Most shoppers willing to substitute, downgrade holiday gifts to save money
The impact of tariffs on gift prices will be a key determining factor for a large majority of holiday shoppers.

Zachary Russell
10/13/2025
Dickey's opens 28 new ghost kitchens
A leading fast-casual barbecue chain has expanded its fleet of ghost kitchens to better serve its customers.

Zachary Russell
10/12/2025
ICSC Retailer Runway: Brands planning store expansion include...
Several retail chains, restaurants, and service brands announced plans to open new stores in the Midwest and beyond at the recent ICSC @ Midwest event in Chicago.

Zachary Russell
10/12/2025
Placer.ai: Barnes & Nobles continues hot streak as visits rise in 2025
Barnes & Noble is continuing its post-pandemic success as it continues to attract store visits while planning to grow its footprint.

Zachary Russell