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

2/16/2023
Consumer sentiment at 13-month high
Lowering inflation helped give a boost to consumer sentiment in early February.

Marianne Wilson
2/16/2023
Help Wanted: Six retailers with open CEO positions
The “help wanted” sign is out at several big retail chains.

Marianne Wilson
2/16/2023
MCS acquires Chain Store Maintenance
Texas-based MCS has expanded its commercial property service offerings via an acquisition.

Marianne Wilson
2/16/2023
First Look: Glossier opens big SoHo flagship amid brick-and-mortar return
Glossier’s return to physical retail continues with the opening of a high-profile flagship.

Marianne Wilson
2/16/2023
Love’s Travel Stops to open 25 new locations; will also remodel
Love’s Travel Stops will continue to expand its footprint and offerings in 2023.

Marianne Wilson
2/16/2023
PwC study shows what consumers want for better in-store experiences
Helpful sales associates are the No. 1 reason customers will shop in-store.

Marianne Wilson
2/15/2023
BP in $1.3 billion cash deal to acquire TravelCenters of America
BP is ramping up its expansion into convenience and travel retail.

Marianne Wilson
2/15/2023
Check out H-E-B’s new multi-level store in Austin
H-E-B has opened its long-awaited store in the Lake Austin area of the Texas capital.

Marianne Wilson
2/15/2023
McDonald’s amping up solar energy in Southeast U.S. with big project
McDonald’s Corp. will buy the entire power output that comes out of a solar facility (“farm”) in Louisiana.

Marianne Wilson
2/15/2023
Tuesday Morning to close more than half its stores nationwide
Store closings are a “critical component” of Tuesday Morning’s bankruptcy strategy.

Marianne Wilson
2/15/2023
Petco in big rollout of in-store shops at Canadian Tire stores
Petco Health and Wellness Company is expanding its retail partnership with Canadian Tire.

Marianne Wilson
2/15/2023
Survey: Amid labor shortage, technologies must desired by retail employees are …
Retailers aren’t the only ones worried about the impact of labor shortages on the workplace.

Marianne Wilson