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

12/28/2022
ThirdLove teams up with Leap to open store in Philadelphia
The digitally native intimates and activewear brand, known for its inclusive sizing and body positivity messaging, has opened a location in Philadelphia.

Marianne Wilson
12/28/2022
Fast-growing C-store retailer Majors Management enters new state
Majors Management is expanding its footprint via an acquisition.

Marianne Wilson
12/28/2022
Luxury luggage brand Tumi to debut new concept store
Tumi will unveil a new retail concept this spring in New York City.

Marianne Wilson
12/28/2022
Walmart to eliminate single-use bags in New York State
Walmart is making another move in its ongoing efforts to reduce waste.

Marianne Wilson
12/28/2022
Survey: Consumers look to save money, reduce spending in 2023
Financial goals have taken on increased importance in the New Year’s resolutions that consumers are setting for 2023.

Marianne Wilson
12/26/2022
Circle K parent company to acquire True Blue Car Wash
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is growing its car wash business.

Marianne Wilson
12/26/2022
Target store employees offer refuge, play Santa during Buffalo blizzard
Target employees at a store in upstate New York brought some holiday cheer and round-the-clock hospitality to trapped visitors during one of the worse snowstorms in the history of Buffalo.

Marianne Wilson
12/26/2022
Starbucks puts spotlight on ‘community’ stores — here are nine to check out
Starbucks has been steadily expanding its “community” store concept as part of its commitment to make its stores more inclusive — and accessible to all.

Marianne Wilson
12/26/2022
Pet Supplies Plus charts aggressive expansion
The largest independent pet franchise in North America is growing its footprint.

Marianne Wilson
12/26/2022
Mastercard Spending Pulse: Holiday sales grew 7.6%
Consumer spending held up during a holiday season that began back in October and saw plenty of deals and promotions, according to one early report.

Marianne Wilson
12/21/2022
Patagonia to closes its stores, DCs and offices for holiday week
Patagonia is giving its employees an end-of-the-year break with paid time off.

Marianne Wilson
12/21/2022
The most popular sportswear brands in the U.S. are …
A study has revealed the ten most popular sportswear brands in the United States, with the results based on Google searches.

Marianne Wilson