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

10/6/2025
ACSI: Kwik Trip, Wawa, Sheetz top latest C-store satisfaction index
Consumers’ preferences towards certain convenience chains have shifted in just the last year.

Zachary Russell
10/6/2025
Catalyst Brands seeks 13,000 seasonal employees for holidays
The parent company of JCPenney, Aeropostale, and other retail brands is making a major hiring push ahead of the holiday season.

Zachary Russell
10/6/2025
ICSC: Search for discounts, exclusives will encourage holiday in-store shopping
In-store shopping is expected to play a major role in consumers’ shopping plans this holiday season.

Zachary Russell
10/5/2025
Uniqlo plots 2026 expansion — here's where
Uniqlo is planning to expand its U.S. footprint in 2026 with several stores planned in some of America’s largest cities.

Zachary Russell
10/5/2025
Real Estate Roundup: September update
September had its fair share of retail real estate development news, tenant updates, property acquisitions and more.

Zachary Russell
10/5/2025
Instacart, United bolster airline's loyalty rewards
A leading delivery service and a major airline are teaming up to offer expanded loyalty perks.

Zachary Russell
10/5/2025
Home Depot veteran joins 1-800-Flowers.com C-suite
A leading online gift platform has added a digital veteran to its C-suite.

Zachary Russell
10/2/2025
Ala Moana to host trick-or-treating event, Halloween festivities
The world’s largest open-air shopping center is gearing up for Halloween in a big way.

Zachary Russell
10/2/2025
Store Expansion News: September update
Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines in September with store expansions and new formats.

Zachary Russell
10/2/2025
Fiserv: Sales fall at small business retailers, restaurants in September
Small business retail sales remained sluggish in September as consumers continued to remain cautious about spending.

Zachary Russell
10/2/2025
The Picklr selects general contractor for dozens of new planned locations
A growing indoor pickleball franchise has tapped a new construction partner to help fuel its growth.

Zachary Russell
10/2/2025
Cava debuts in Miami amid South Florida expansion
Cava has opened its first store in a major Sunbelt city as it continues its national expansion.

Zachary Russell