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

6/27/2024
FMI Study: The biggest problems affecting grocery retailers are theft and fraud
Although supply chain, transportation, labor and out-of stock problems have eased for food retailers, another major issue impacting profitability is on the rise.

Marianne Wilson
6/27/2024
C-Suite Moves: June update
Welcome to C-Suite Moves, Chain Store Age’s monthly roundup of the top C-suite moves across the retail industry.

Marianne Wilson
6/27/2024
Save Mart acquired by Canadian conglomerate Jim Pattison Group
The Save Mart Companies has been acquired for the second time in two years.

Marianne Wilson
6/25/2024
Former Vitamin Shoppe CEO to lead parent of DressBarn.com, Pier 1.com, other brands
Omni Retail Enterprises has named a seasoned retail executive as CEO.

Marianne Wilson
6/25/2024
L.L.Bean launches 2024 store expansion — here’s where
L.L.Bean continues to expand its store footprint beyond New England as part of its omnichannel growth strategy, which aims to increase accessibility to the brand through physical stores, e-commerce, wholesale, partner and experiential channels.

Marianne Wilson
6/24/2024
Judge rejects rejects Visa, Mastercard $30 billion swipe fee settlement
A U.S. judge overseeing a $30 billion preliminary swipe-fees settlement between Mastercard, Visa and retailers formally rejected the settlement on Tuesday.

Marianne Wilson
6/24/2024
Chick-fil-A rules the fast-food roost when it comes to customer satisfaction
Customer satisfaction with fast-food and full-service restaurants is up, with both sectors skewing a bit more toward higher-income levels.

Marianne Wilson
6/24/2024
Target shakes up leadership team; starts search for new chief marketing officer
Target Corp. is making some changes to its C-suite.

Marianne Wilson
6/23/2024
Survey: Use of online coupon codes surges among affluent Americans
More than half (54%) of all U.S. online shoppers say they have increased their usage of coupon codes during the past year, with the leading reason being economic factors, the desire to save money and personal circumstances such as changes in employment status, income and family size.

Marianne Wilson
6/23/2024
Chipotle expands access to its coveted ‘celebrity card’ via contest on LinkedIn
Chipotle Mexican Grill is giving fans of its brand a chance to win a card that has, to date, been gifted only to “superfans” who are athletes, artists, musicians or influencers.

Marianne Wilson