Zachary Russell
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- 7/7/2026
Survey: Consumers choosing more affordable summer travel options
With the cost of everyday goods remaining high, many Americans are altering their summer vacation plans. - 7/7/2026
Crumbl names chief technology officer amid planned leadership shakeup
A fast-growing cookie chain has named a new technology leader. - 7/7/2026
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill names new marketing chief
A restaurant chain specializing in wood-grilled steaks and seafood is adding a new face to its C-suite. - 7/6/2026
Dairy Queen names new technology chief
Dairy Queen is adding an executive with an extensive background in the restaurant industry to its C-suite. - 7/6/2026
Real Estate Roundup: June update
June had its fair share of retail real estate development news, tenant updates, property acquisitions and more. - 7/6/2026
ICSC: Consumers value stores for 'simplicity,' 'immediacy'
Convenience is key for consumers – and visits to physical stores are still playing an important role in making the shopping experience easier. - 7/6/2026
Numerator: Consumers of all ages utilizing AI tools
The use of artificial intelligence tools is becoming widespread among all age cohorts, with each having different use preferences as well as concerns. - 7/6/2026
Survey: Grocers continue investments despite cost pressures, slim margins
Grocers and food suppliers are continuing to take steps to improve the shopping experience, even as macroeconomic conditions put strain on the industry. - 7/5/2026
Survey: 25% of U.S. consumers expect to spend more this holiday season
The holiday season is months away, but consumers are already planning ahead – while expecting to spend more than last year. - 7/5/2026
Fiserv: Small business sales — especially retail — tick up in June
Higher average tickets increased small business sales in June despite ongoing economic headwinds.
