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

9/16/2023
Millennials, Gen Z spend big on social media-related impulse purchases
Social media platforms are a big influence on impulse buying.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2023
Grocery vet to open new store concept with ‘unparalleled’ “ shopping experience
A new grocery store concept that combines convenience, dining and recreation (complete with a putting green) is coming to Augusta, Ga.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2023
Uniqlo unveils revamped Paris flagship; partners with Paris Opera
Uniqlo has reopened its Paris flagship following an extensive eight-month renovation.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2023
First Look: Pop Mart open its first U.S. store
A popular Asian designer toy and collectibles brand has set up shop in the U.S.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2023
Study: Amazon is world’s fifth largest company by market cap
Tech companies dominate a ranking of the ten biggest companies in 2023 by market cap.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2023
AlixPartners: ‘Value-right’ retailers will win holiday; shoppers to trade down
The pressures of inflation, higher interest rates, high credit-card debt and other factors will moderate spending across the board this holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2023
Leading customer service pain points for online shopping are ….
One poor customer service encounter online can turn a customer off for good.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2023
First Look: True Religion opens its first new store in four years
True Religion is expanding at home, overseas and into new product categories.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2023
Retail sales notch small gain in August despite slowing economy
Retail sales growth was sluggish in August as inflation continued and interest rates remained high.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2023
Shoppers can register to vote at The Body Shop
The Body Shop is remaining true to its activist reputation.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2023
Starbucks' Howard Schultz steps down from board
It’s the end of an era at Starbucks Coffee Company.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2023
Parent company of Altar’d State to close all stores — all day — on Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve typically brings a surge of last-minute shoppers to stores. But that won’t happen at one national retailer this year.

Marianne Wilson