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

12/7/2022
Amazon wins Cyber Weekend, capturing nearly 18% of all sales
Some retailers performed better than others over Black Friday and the three days that followed (Cyber Weekend.)

Marianne Wilson
12/7/2022
Wolverine World Wide to shed Keds brand
Wolverine World Wide is making some changes to its portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
12/7/2022
WHP Global acquires stake in Express, forms joint venture; chain in Q3 loss
WHP Global is investing a total of $260 million in Express in a two-part deal.

Marianne Wilson
12/6/2022
Imports winding down; West Coast labor dispute ongoing
The major U.S. container ports are headed into what is expected to be a major slowdown after another very busy and challenging year.

Marianne Wilson
12/6/2022
Stores will have to post cigarette warning signs — or face consequences
Retailers who sell cigarettes are going to have to make way for some new signs.

Marianne Wilson
12/6/2022
First Look: Red, Wine & Brew crafts new prototype for expansion
An Ohio-based spirits store is looking to expand regionally — and eventually nationally — with a new prototype.

Marianne Wilson
12/6/2022
Wawa to expand into three new states
Wawa is extending its footprint further west.

Marianne Wilson
12/6/2022
Lowe’s in new $15 billion share repurchase program; updates financial targets
Lowe’s Companies reaffirmed its full-year 2022 financial outlook as the end of the year approaches.

Marianne Wilson
12/5/2022
Signet Jewelers Q3 tops estimates; raises outlook
Signet Jewelers reported better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter.

Marianne Wilson
12/5/2022
First Look: Birkenstock expands in brick-and-mortar
A footwear brand with a devoted fan base has extended its retail footprint to the backyard of its American headquarters.

Marianne Wilson
12/5/2022
BlueDot: Six restaurant industry predictions for 2023
Quick-service restaurants face increased competition as smaller footprint and concept stores pick up speed.

Marianne Wilson
12/5/2022
First Look: Tractor Supply in store remodel milestone
Tractor Supply Company continues to update its store base via its “Project Fusion” remodeling initiative.

Marianne Wilson