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

5/14/2023
Done Deal: BP completes $1.3 billion acquisition of TravelCenters of America
BP Products North America Inc. has closed a blockbuster deal that extends its convenience store footprint.

Marianne Wilson
5/11/2023
Junior women’s fashion retailer Dry Goods to open 11 stores in 2023 — here’s where
Department store retailer Von Maur is expanding its young women’s fashion specialty banner.

Marianne Wilson
5/11/2023
Meijer expands in Indiana
Meijer has added another location to its growing footprint.

Marianne Wilson
5/11/2023
Consumer sentiment tumbles in mid-May; debt ceiling crisis could make thing worse
Rising economic concerns caused consumer sentiment to take a nosedive in early May.

Marianne Wilson
5/11/2023
Trader Joe’s tops Yelp’s ‘most loved brands’ list
Yelp has released its first-ever list honoring the 50 most loved brands on its platform, as determined by Yelp data.

Marianne Wilson
5/11/2023
First Look: Esprit opens pop-up store amid brand's U.S. comeback
A fashion brand that defined California cool in the ‘80’s continues its return to the U.S. retail scene.

Marianne Wilson
5/10/2023
Survey: Father’s Day beats Mother’s Day when it comes to gift-giving
More consumers plan to celebrate Mother’s Day, but that doesn’t mean they will do so by buying gifts.

Marianne Wilson
5/10/2023
Parent of Smart & Final, El Super, Fiesta Mart plots growth, remodels, new DC
The fourth largest grocery retailer in California is growing its store footprint and distribution capabilities.

Marianne Wilson
5/10/2023
Dutch Bros Q1 sales up 30%; reaffirms big expansion target
Dutch Bros reported a strong first quarter as it continues to expand its store footprint eastward.

Marianne Wilson
5/10/2023
Panda Express unveils new store model
Panda Express has revamped its store model in line with evolving customer behaviors.

Marianne Wilson
5/10/2023
Floor & Decor in milestone store opening
Floor & Decor continues to expand its store footprint.

Marianne Wilson
5/10/2023
Parent company of Coach posts strong quarter; lifts guidance
Tapestry delivered another excellent quarter and said it is on track to return about $1 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2023.

Marianne Wilson