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

4/26/2023
Legendary grocer Stew Leonard dies at 93
The founder of the Stew Leonard’s grocery store chain has died at the age of 93.

Marianne Wilson
4/26/2023
REI to open on tribal land in Arizona; 2022 revenue at $3.85 billion
REI Co-op has added another location to its slate of 2023 store openings.

Marianne Wilson
4/26/2023
Tractor Supply Q1 sales rise 9%; to open 80 stores in 2023
Tractor Supply Company reported an increase in first-quarter sales and confirmed its yearly outlook amid continued share gains.

Marianne Wilson
4/26/2023
Big Lots to accept Bed Bath & Beyond coupons
Another retailer is giving a second life to expired Bed, Bath & Beyond coupons.

Marianne Wilson
4/26/2023
Gap laying off 1,800 employees in move to ‘improve quality and speed’ of decisions
Gap is downsizing its workforce for the second time in less than a year.

Marianne Wilson
4/26/2023
Mother’s Day spending to soar with highest per person spend on record
In good news for retailers, consumers are expected to go all out for Mother’s Day this year.

Marianne Wilson
4/25/2023
L.L.Bean to take break from social media
An outdoor retailer is going “off the grid” for a worthy cause.

Marianne Wilson
4/25/2023
Retail visits fell nationwide In March — but one region outperforms the others
Tightening economic conditions had an impact on retail foot traffic in the first part of the year.

Marianne Wilson
4/25/2023
Walmart Health to enter Oklahoma with four locations
Walmart is bringing its freestanding health center format to another new market.

Marianne Wilson
4/25/2023
Chipotle sizzles in Q1; on track to open 255 to 285 new locations in 2023
Chipotle Mexican Grill reported an impressive first quarter amid increased traffic despite higher menu prices. In-restaurant sales rose 22.9% over last year.

Marianne Wilson