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

1/12/2023
Deloitte: Retail’s three hot-button issues — and biggest challenge — in 2023 are …
The retail industry should expect more of the same — constant change — in 2023.

Marianne Wilson
1/12/2023
Eight tips for rewarding customer loyalty
It can be up to seven times more expensive to attract a new customer than to retain one.

Marianne Wilson
1/12/2023
SAP study reveals expanding disconnect between customer, retailer perceptions
Retailers and consumers are not aligned when it comes to priorities and preferences across the board, including frequency of engagement.

Marianne Wilson
1/12/2023
Survey: Consumers to prioritize in-store bargain shopping this year
Despite continued inflation and the potential of a recession, Americans are still shopping — and spending.

Marianne Wilson
1/12/2023
NRF Foundation celebrates five leaders ‘shaping retail’s future’
The NRF Foundation is celebrating the honorees of its annual “The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2023” during its annual conference and expo in New York City.

Marianne Wilson
1/12/2023
KPMG: Retail executives’ top challenges, priorities for 2023 are …
Retail executives are worried about higher costs.

Marianne Wilson
1/12/2023
NRF partners to enhance cybersecurity in retail industry
The National Retail Federation is partnering with the Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC).

Marianne Wilson
1/11/2023
Starbucks tells corporate employees to return to the office
Starbucks Corp. wants its corporate workers to start coming back to the office.

Marianne Wilson
1/11/2023
Parent company of makeup brand Morphe to be acquired; files for Chapter 11
Forma Brands, the parent company of Morphe, Morphe 2 and Lipstick Queen, has agreed to be acquired in a deal that it said will position it for long-term growth.

Marianne Wilson
1/11/2023
Acosta: Six predictions for retail 2023
The “perception” of recession and heightened expectations for online and in-store shopping are among the factors expected to impact customer behavior in 2023.

Marianne Wilson
1/11/2023
Consumer product showcase among new offerings at NRF’ Big Show
The world’s largest retail event gets underway this weekend in New York City.

Marianne Wilson
1/11/2023
Consumers want sustainable options, high-tech shopping experiences
Consumers are cutting back on discretionary spending but they are still willing to invest in eco-friendly options.

Marianne Wilson