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

7/27/2023
Impulse spending drops; most common impulse buys are ….
Americans are spending less on impulse purchases than they have in recent prior years.

Marianne Wilson
7/26/2023
New owner to relaunch Bed Bath & Beyond in August
U.S. consumers will soon be able to shop at Bed Bath & Beyond again — but only online.

Marianne Wilson
7/26/2023
Sporty & Rich expands into brick-and-mortar
A brand that started out as an Instagram account has opened its first-ever physical store — complete with fashions and holistic treatments.

Marianne Wilson
7/26/2023
Dollar General chief strategy officer heads to C-suite at Zaxby’s
Zaxby’s has named a seasoned retail executive as its new finance head.

Marianne Wilson
7/26/2023
Sam’s Club, H-E-B, Good Neighbor tops in retail pharmacy customer satisfaction
Customer satisfaction with retail pharmacies is surging.

Marianne Wilson
7/26/2023
McDonald’s developing spinoff concept; Q2 earnings top Street
McDonald’s reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ estimates amid strong global sales and a themed birthday meal combo that helped drive U.S. traffic.

Marianne Wilson
7/26/2023
Tractor Supply Company ups store expansion target; to open 90 stores annually
The nation’s largest rural lifestyle retailer is accelerating its store growth program.

Marianne Wilson
7/25/2023
Authentic Brands Group acquires Rockport; eyes expansion in other categories
Authentic Brands Group continues to fatten its growing retail portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
7/25/2023
Old Navy offering unusual guarantee to customers
Old Navy is promoting back-to-school shopping with a money-back guarantee.

Marianne Wilson
7/25/2023
Consumer confidence reaches two-year high
Consumers are feeling more upbeat amid cooling inflation and a still-tight labor market.

Marianne Wilson