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

7/17/2023
Toys"R"Us mascot Geoffrey going on tour — here are the stops
Geoffrey the Giraffe is going on a road trip.

Marianne Wilson
7/17/2023
Chipotle signs first-ever franchise agreement — for expansion in Middle East
Chipotle Mexican Grill, which owns and operates all its restaurants, has signed its first-ever development agreement.

Marianne Wilson
7/16/2023
Former Big Lots exec joins C-suite at Love’s Travel Stops
Love’s Travel Stops is expanding its C-suite with a new role.

Marianne Wilson
7/16/2023
Sur La Table opening stores — here’s where
Sur La Table is expanding on a number of fronts.

Marianne Wilson
7/16/2023
High Bluff Capital Partners acquiring 81 Hardee’s locations
The private investment firm that owns Quiznos, Taco Del Mar and Church’s Texas Chicken is making another acquisition in the quick-serve space.

Marianne Wilson
7/16/2023
David’s Bridal sold to investment firm; to keep some stores open
A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of David’s Bridal to asset manager Cion Investment Corp. in a deal that will keep the chain up and running, but in a downsized fashion.

Marianne Wilson
7/16/2023
Kleinfeld Bridal to launch first-ever jewelry line — on Amazon
A 70-year-plus brand is venturing into a new category.

Marianne Wilson
7/13/2023
Tentative deal reached in Canadian port strike
Retailers who use two of Canada’s busiest shipping ports can breathe a sigh of relief.

Marianne Wilson
7/13/2023
Sales of private-label goods hit new record
Consumers continue to gravitate toward store brands.

Marianne Wilson
7/13/2023
Survey: Consumers want easy, flexible returns — with options
Online shoppers can’t be bothered with confusing or complicated returns processes — so much so that it could impact their likelihood of repeat purchase.

Marianne Wilson