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

10/19/2023
Scheels to go big with anchor store in Texas development
Scheels is expanding its reach in the Lone Star state.

Marianne Wilson
10/19/2023
Sorel Footwear pops-up all aglow in orange in NYC
Sorel Footwear celebrated the 50th anniversary of its iconic Caribou silhouette with the opening of its first-ever pop-up.

Marianne Wilson
10/19/2023
Z Gallerie files for bankruptcy; pins hopes on finding buyer
Z Gallerie has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is hoping to find a buyer to avoid liquidation.

Marianne Wilson
10/18/2023
Rite Aid store closing update — here are the locations
Court documents reveal that Rite Aid plans to close 154 locations across 17 states, with the most occurring in Pennsylvania, New York and California.

Marianne Wilson
10/17/2023
Costco’s longtime CEO to step down; successor named
A 40-year veteran will move into the top spot at Costco Wholesale Corp. come the new year.

Marianne Wilson
10/17/2023
CGP predicts anemic holiday growth; strongest/weakest categories will be...
Despite September’s solid month-to-month results, consumers are pivoting to slower spending as holiday approaches.

Marianne Wilson
10/16/2023
Experts weigh in on September retail sales
Economic experts share their thoughts on the September sales numbers with Chain Store Age.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2023
Walgreens plans to close some 60 VillageMd clinics
Walgreens to close 60 VillageMd clinics as part of aggressive cost-cutting.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2023
Report: Netflix to open retail stores — with restaurants
Netflix may have found its next revenue stream: permanent stores.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2023
Google opens store, cafe at new center in California
Google is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the opening of a “Visitor Experience” center that includes its first brick-and-mortar store on the West Coast.

Marianne Wilson