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

4/12/2023
Nordstrom Rack rebrands amid expansion — here are new locations and new logo
Nordstrom Rack is going back to the future — with an update.

Marianne Wilson
4/12/2023
Dick’s Sporting Goods to expand House of Sport concept to Boston
Dick’s Sporting Goods is expanding the footprint of its experiential store concept to one the country’s most sports-obsessed cities.

Marianne Wilson
4/12/2023
Love’s adds new type of locations via acquisition
Love’s Travel Stops has completed its acquisition of EZ Go, from Oklahoma-based Carey Johnson Oil Company.

Marianne Wilson
4/12/2023
Online discount grocer Martie plots nationwide expansion
An online-only grocery store that sells heavily discounted shelf-stable items is expanding its digital footprint.

Marianne Wilson
4/12/2023
Sportsman’s Warehouse starts search for new CEO; to open 15 stores
The chief executive of Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. is stepping down.

Marianne Wilson
4/12/2023
U.S. consumer sentiment inches up in April — so do inflation expectations
The index that measures what consumers think about current economic conditions rose to 68.6 in April from 66.3 in March.

Marianne Wilson
4/11/2023
Whole Foods back in expansion mode as it opens in new market
Whole Foods Market continues to enter new markets.

Marianne Wilson
4/11/2023
Dollar General taps Wayfair exec for inventory role
Dollar General has made two senior leadership appointments.

Marianne Wilson
4/11/2023
World of Barbie to make U.S. debut at Santa Monica Place
America’s most iconic doll is getting her very own dedicated attraction.

Marianne Wilson
4/11/2023
Online grocery sales, order frequency and share of total spend fall in March
Cost considerations are now the most important factor in determining where customers shop and how they receive online grocery orders.

Marianne Wilson
4/11/2023
Shipley Do-Nuts expands into two new states
Shipley Do-Nuts continues to expand — offline and in brick-and-mortar.

Marianne Wilson
4/11/2023
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers debuts new restaurant design
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers’ new restaurant design optimizes its growing off-premise business.

Marianne Wilson