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

9/19/2023
Halloween spending to hit new record high; most popular costumes are …
Consumers aren’t letting any economic concerns get in the way of celebrating Halloween this year.

Marianne Wilson
9/18/2023
Amazon ups hiring holiday hiring by 67%; boosts hourly pay
Amazon is hiring a record number of workers for the upcoming holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
9/18/2023
Holiday shopping off to early start, according to survey
Shoppers are getting an early jump on holiday shopping — especially those in a certain income bracket.

Marianne Wilson
9/18/2023
C-store retailer EG America names new CEO
The parent company of Cumberland Farms, Kwik Shop and other U.S. c-store banners has a new leader.

Marianne Wilson
9/18/2023
Mastercard forecasts holiday sales gain of 3.7%, led by electronics
The upcoming holiday season will bring a “rebalancing’ across categories, channels and sectors in line with macroeconomic trends.

Marianne Wilson
9/17/2023
NRF: Less than one-quarter of consumers trust credit card companies
Consumers have a trust problem with credit card companies when it comes to certain issues.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2023
Grocery vet to open new store concept with ‘unparalleled’ “ shopping experience
A new grocery store concept that combines convenience, dining and recreation (complete with a putting green) is coming to Augusta, Ga.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2023
Uniqlo unveils revamped Paris flagship; partners with Paris Opera
Uniqlo has reopened its Paris flagship following an extensive eight-month renovation.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2023
First Look: Pop Mart open its first U.S. store
A popular Asian designer toy and collectibles brand has set up shop in the U.S.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2023
Study: Amazon is world’s fifth largest company by market cap
Tech companies dominate a ranking of the ten biggest companies in 2023 by market cap.

Marianne Wilson