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

9/18/2024
First Look: Whole Foods Market opens new, smaller store format
Whole Foods Market has unveiled its new retail concept, called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, with a store in New York City.

Marianne Wilson
9/18/2024
First Look: GU, sister brand of Uniqlo, opens first U.S. store
The lower-priced, more trend-driven sister brand of Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo has opened its first permanent store outside of Asia — a flagship in New York City.

Marianne Wilson
9/18/2024
Mastercard: U.S. holiday sales to grow 3.2% as consumers focus on deals
Inflation is cooling, but consumers will continue to expect — and demand — promotions and discounts this holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
9/18/2024
Walmart starting its holiday promotions earlier than ever this year
Early October is fast becoming the kick-off date for retailers’ holiday plans.

Marianne Wilson
9/18/2024
Numerator: Walmart captures 21% of CPG spend across U.S.
One retailer dominates CPG spending in the United States.

Marianne Wilson
9/17/2024
Starbucks North America CEO leaving — after five months on the job
That was quick.

Marianne Wilson
9/17/2024
Sam’s Club hiking minimum wage, accelerating increases for frontline employees
Sam’s Club is boosting the pay for starting hourly workers and its existing ones as it looks to stay competitive with other retailers.

Marianne Wilson
9/17/2024
USPS teams up with Toys”R”Us in campaign to give gifts to needy families
The U.S. Postal Service is partnering with USPS Operation Santa and Toys"R"Us for the 2024 holiday season to make it easier than ever for individuals to participate in the gift-giving program.

Marianne Wilson
9/17/2024
Anthropologie debuts ‘shoppable’ Holiday House in Manhattan
Anthropologie has opened the doors to its newest shopping experience.

Marianne Wilson
9/17/2024
Challenger forecasts 2024 holiday hiring will be down from last year
U.S. retailers will hire fewer seasonal employees this holiday season than last year as the labor market cools and consumers remain cautious.

Marianne Wilson
9/17/2024
Bain: Non-store sales to drive 90% of holiday growth; five tips to outperform
Retailers who hope to outperform this holiday season should emphasize value — no matter the price point.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2024
The 10 busiest shopping days of the 2024 holiday season will be...
With a shorter holiday shopping season this year due to a late Thanksgiving, retailers need to be ready for eight key dates in December — and two in November.

Marianne Wilson