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

8/13/2023
First Look: Online baby registry giant Babylist opens its first physical store
An online registry that served more than nine million new parents and gift-givers in 2022 has opened its first permanent brick-and-mortar location.

Marianne Wilson
8/13/2023
Blain’s Farm & Fleet in a first with its new president
Blain’s Farm & Fleet has given one of its senior leaders an additional title.

Marianne Wilson
8/13/2023
Numerator: Mass retailers win when it comes to back-to-school shopping
The overwhelming majority of shoppers prefer to shop in-store for back-to-school items.

Marianne Wilson
8/13/2023
Michaels updates logo and tagline
Michaels is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a brand refresh centered around its mission to fuel the joy of creativity.

Marianne Wilson
8/13/2023
Destination XL Group extends contract of CEO
Harvey S. Kanter is staying put — at least for three more years.

Marianne Wilson
8/13/2023
Home Depot sales fall as consumers put off big-ticket purchases
The Home Depot topped second-quarter Street estimates even as its earnings and revenue fell amid a pull back in big-ticket spending.

Marianne Wilson
8/13/2023
Panera Brands names CFO
Panera Brands Inc. has named a seasoned retail executive as its new finance head.

Marianne Wilson
8/12/2023
Walmart turns its parking lots into retro playgrounds for customers
Walmart is again leveraging its huge parking lots to provide some summer fun for customers.

Marianne Wilson
8/12/2023
C-store chain Buc-ee’s to enter Ohio
Buc-ee’s is making its move north as it continues to expand its footprint.

Marianne Wilson
8/10/2023
Consumers still spending but growth is slowing
A cooling economy is starting to put a dent in consumer spending.

Marianne Wilson
8/9/2023
Americana at Brand store hit with flash mob burglary; center owner offers reward
A group of thieves burglarized a high-end designer store at one of the nation’s highest-grossing retail centers.

Marianne Wilson
8/9/2023
Instacart is first online marketplace to accept SNAP payments in all 50 states
Instacart has reached a key milestone.

Marianne Wilson