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

7/9/2023
First Look: French lingerie giant opens first U.S. store
A century-old brand has made its U.S. brick-and-mortar debut.

Marianne Wilson
7/9/2023
Economic conditions ‘still moving in right’ direction, says NRF economist
The “underlying strength” of the U.S. economy is keeping it moving forward.

Marianne Wilson
7/9/2023
Iconic San Francisco chocolate store gets big makeover
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is re-opening the doors to its historic flagship, which first opened for business in 1852.

Marianne Wilson
7/9/2023
Dutch Bros employees double as content-creating artists for chain
Dutch Bros continues to create long-term career pathways for its employees.

Marianne Wilson
7/9/2023
Dollarama starts search for a new CFO
The chief financial officer of Dollarama Inc. is leaving.

Marianne Wilson
7/8/2023
BuyBuy Baby auction canceled; to sell IP assets
Bed Bath & Beyond has ended its efforts to find a buyer for its entire BuyBuy Baby chain — a move that would have potentially kept at least some of its stores open.

Marianne Wilson
7/6/2023
Academy Sports + Outdoors deploys Revionics’ base pricing and markdown solutions
Academy Sports + Outdoors is taking a customer-centric and data-driven approach to pricing.

Marianne Wilson
7/6/2023
Walmart offers last year's prices on school supplies, sensory-friendly shopping
Walmart is launching its back-to-school campaign with an emphasis on value and inclusion.

Marianne Wilson
7/6/2023
Costco June sales inch up; same-store sales, online drop
E-commerce sales continue to fall at Costco Wholesale Corp.

Marianne Wilson
7/6/2023
Labor disputes in U.S., Canada could disrupt supply chain ops
While a tentative contract agreement has been reached at West Coast ports, that doesn’t mean supply chain disruptions are over.

Marianne Wilson
7/6/2023
Yum! Brands continues to enhance customers’ digital experiences
Yum! Brands is looking to enhance its customers’ online experience.

Marianne Wilson
7/6/2023
Amazon has 5,000-plus EV delivery vans on the road
Amazon continues to decarbonize its transportation network.

Marianne Wilson