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

6/12/2022
Blue Nile to go public via SPAC deal; valued at $873 million
The pioneering online disruptor of the diamond jewelry market is returning to the public arena through an agreement with a special purpose acquisition company.

Marianne Wilson
6/12/2022
Warehouse giant Prologis in blockbuster deal to buy Duke Realty
The world’s largest warehouse operator is getting bigger.

Marianne Wilson
6/9/2022
Stop & Shop launches store remodeling program in New York City
Stop & Shop is making a major capital investment in its New York City store portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
6/9/2022
Inflation accelerates in May as food, gas prices surge
Consumers didn’t get a break in May from rising prices, particularly in two categories.

Marianne Wilson
6/9/2022
Consumer sentiment plunges amid soaring inflation
Higher gasoline prices and overall inflation concerns weighed heavily on consumers in early June.

Marianne Wilson
6/9/2022
Wayfair begins brick-and-mortar expansion
Wayfair has started to expand in physical retail.

Marianne Wilson
6/9/2022
Batteries Plus in Florida store expansion
Batteries Plus has its sights set on Southern Florida.

Marianne Wilson
6/8/2022
Retail group asks Biden to end China tariffs to ease inflation
The National Retail Federation wants the Biden administration to eliminate the Trump-era tariffs on goods from China, which it said have cost the average American household more than $1,200 a year.

Marianne Wilson
6/8/2022
QVC offers shopping 24/7 on live TV streaming platform FuboTV
QVC has launched the first livestream shopping channel on FuboTV.

Marianne Wilson
6/8/2022
PetSmart launches new veterinary service model inside its stores
PetSmart is leveraging its size and scale to help veterinarians open their own practice.

Marianne Wilson