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

4/6/2023
First Look: Lids to open new concept store in Houston
Lids is expanding a new store format based on an e-commerce concept it launched in 2022.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2023
Visitors can live the high life — without being high — at new House of Cannabis in NYC
A new immersive destination in New York City celebrates all things marijuana—but it doesn’t sell actually sell weed on site.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2023
As imports normalize, spotlight on ports’ labor negotiations
Resolving labor negotiations at the West Coast ports is a top priority as import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports stats to rise.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2023
Papa Johns plans big expansion in India
Papa Johns is set to enter a new market in a big way.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2023
Costco March sales reflect slowdown in discretionary spending
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported March sales that showed consumers focusing on food and everyday essential items as opposed to home furnishings and other discretionary categories.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2023
NRF: 2023 will be ‘bumpy, with interest rates the ‘wildcard’
Retailers should fasten their seatbelts for what lies ahead.

Marianne Wilson
4/5/2023
Bath & Body Works on hunt for chief customer officer, CFO; names tech chief
Bath & Body Works is expanding its leadership team with the addition of two new c-suite positions.

Marianne Wilson
4/5/2023
Bed Bath & Beyond calls for special meeting; sounds bankruptcy alarm again
Bed Bath & Beyond has proposed a reverse stock split in its latest effort to avoid filing for bankruptcy.

Marianne Wilson
4/5/2023
Meijer expanding in Indiana
Meijer continues to expand its superstore footprint.

Marianne Wilson
4/4/2023
Boot Barn to benefit from ‘Taylor Swift effect’
The legions of Taylor Swift fans — and the dominance of country music — could give a big boost to Boot Barn, which already ranks as one the nation's fastest-growing retail brands.

Marianne Wilson