Marianne Wilson

Marianne Wilson

Editor-in-Chief

Author Profile

Marianne Wilson is Editor-in-Chief of Chain Store Age. With three decades of experience at CSA, she is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced editors in the retail industry.

Over the years, she has been quoted in publications nationwide for her insights on retail, and has also served as a speaker and moderator at major retailing events and conferences in the U.S. and abroad.

Marianne leads the CSA editorial team, overseeing content development across the brand’s digital and print channels. She is also instrumental in the planning and execution of CSA’s annual Breakout Retailer Awards and Retail’s Top Women Awards.

A graduate of Boston University, Marianne loves to travel and seek out new retail wherever she goes. Prior to CSA, she was an editor at Hearst Publications.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

9/9/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with CEO of Sandbox VR, operator of virtual reality venues
Sandbox VR, which operates venues where players compete and collaborate in immersive virtual reality games, is leaning into franchising to expand its footprint in the U.S. and across the globe.

Marianne Wilson
9/9/2024
Bed Bath & Beyond to expand with branded products via wholesale
Bed Bath and Beyond-branded products will soon be available in other retailers’ stores and online sites.

Marianne Wilson
9/9/2024
Burlington Stores kicks off seasonal hiring effort for stores, DC — and more
Burlington Stores isn’t wasting any time in staffing up for the holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
9/8/2024
Import cargo remains elevated ahead of possible strike at U.S. ports
The nation’s major container ports are expected to see another busy month in September as concerns rise about a potential labor strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.

Marianne Wilson
9/8/2024
Update: LL Flooring signs last-minute deal to sell itself to company founder
LL Flooring has reversed course, with some stores to remain open under a new owner.

Marianne Wilson
9/8/2024
Big Lots files for bankruptcy, selling itself to private equity firm
Big Lots has agreed to sell “substantially all” of its stores and business operations to Nexus Capital Management.

Marianne Wilson
9/5/2024
C-Suite Moves: August update
Here are the major leadership changes that occurred during April, starting with the most recent. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.)

Marianne Wilson
9/5/2024
New retail worker safety law in New York mandates panic buttons at large retailers
Retailers in New York State have only six months to be in compliance with most of the provisions of a new law designed to enhance workplace safety for retail workers.

Marianne Wilson
9/5/2024
Von Maur named America’s best department store by Newsweek
A century-old department store company based in Davenport, Iowa tops an annual listing by Newsweek magazine.

Marianne Wilson
9/5/2024
7-Eleven parent company rejects $39 billion buyout bid
The Japanese company that operates 7-Eleven convenience stores has rejected a buyout offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., saying it "grossly" undervalues the company's value.

Marianne Wilson