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

8/11/2022
The Body Shop works to mobilize young people to vote in 2022 mid-term elections
In keeping with its activist reputation, The Body Shop U.S. is working to get out the vote.

Marianne Wilson
8/11/2022
Consumer sentiment inches up as gasoline prices fall; inflation fears ease
Consumers are feeling a bit better in August.

Marianne Wilson
8/10/2022
Dutch Bros. on track for 130 new stores in 2022; Q2 revenue jumps
Dutch Bros Inc. isn’t pulling back on its expansion.

Marianne Wilson
8/10/2022
Warby Parker remains committed to store expansion; cuts guidance
Warby Parker’s loss widened in the second quarter amid increased expenses.

Marianne Wilson
8/10/2022
Dillard’s business softens in Q2; to enter a new state
Dillard’s saw its business weaken in the second quarter as consumers began to rein in their spending.

Marianne Wilson
8/10/2022
JCPenney names former Jones Lang LaSalle exec as CFO
JCPenney has tapped an executive with real estate and retail experience as its new finance head.

Marianne Wilson
8/10/2022
BP expands its ampm convenience store brand to East Coast
There’s a new player moving into the already competitive East Coast convenience store market.

Marianne Wilson
8/9/2022
Here’s how food inflation is changing shopping behavior
Consumers are bargain hunting as food prices continue to rise.

Marianne Wilson
8/9/2022
Leadership changes at Petco include new COO
Petco Health and Wellness Company has made several key appointments to “further align its leadership team to activate Petco's strategy that puts the customer first.”

Marianne Wilson
8/9/2022
Inflation eases but consumer spending confidence drops
Consumer spending confidence dropped in July even as inflation eased a bit.

Marianne Wilson