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

6/5/2023
H-E-B expanding lower-priced Joe V’s Smart Shop concept
Joe V’s Smart Shop is headed to Dallas.

Marianne Wilson
6/5/2023
California Senate passes bill to stop employees from confronting shoplifters
The California Senate has passed a bill that would establish new workplace violence prevention standards in California. Not everyone is happy about it.

Marianne Wilson
6/5/2023
Subway signs its largest-ever master franchise agreement — for 4,000 locations
Subway has signed one of the largest development deals ever in the quick-service restaurant industry.

Marianne Wilson
6/5/2023
Joann Q1 loss widens as sales fall
Joann reported a tough first quarter as the chain as consumers cut back on discretionary purchases.

Marianne Wilson
6/4/2023
Amid new disruptions, NRF urges Biden to intervene in West Coast labor negotiations
As contract talks drag on, tensions are rising at West Coast ports.

Marianne Wilson
6/4/2023
Pickleball centers target malls —here are a few examples
A new tenant that happens to be America’s fastest growing sport is moving into vacant retail spaces in the nation’s shopping centers.

Marianne Wilson
6/4/2023
Brand assets of Boxed Inc. up for sale
Boxed Inc.’s wind-down continues.

Marianne Wilson
6/4/2023
Father’s Day poised for record spending
Consumers are expected to go all for Father’s Day this year — but not as much as they did for Mother’s day.

Marianne Wilson
6/4/2023
RH remains committed to store growth — at home and abroad — despite headwinds
RH (formerly known as Restoration Hardware) is moving forward with its ambitious expansion plans even as it reported a decline in first-quarter earnings.

Marianne Wilson
6/1/2023
Retail C-Suite Moves: May Scorecard
Here’s a look at the major C-suite appointments that occurred in May (listed in the order they were announced.)

Marianne Wilson