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

4/27/2022
Aldi to eliminate all plastic bags from stores
Aldi is expanding its elimination of plastic bags across all its stores.

Marianne Wilson
4/27/2022
Consumer confidence fell slightly in April; inflation concerns down
U.S. consumer confidence fell slightly in April as consumers remained optimistic about the future even amid inflation, high gas prices and the war in Ukraine.

Marianne Wilson
4/27/2022
Amazon Q1 earnings take big hit; sales outlook disappoints
Amazon reported a first-quarter loss of nearly $4 billion after being hit with a $7.6 billion loss on its investment in electric vehicle company Rivian.

Marianne Wilson
4/27/2022
DTC hair color brand Madison Reed to expand retail store footprint
Madison Reed is growing its direct-to-consumer business, including its physical store portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
4/26/2022
Freddy’s signs 64 new restaurant commitments
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers continues on the fast track for expansion.

Marianne Wilson
4/26/2022
Shoppers won’t give retailers a second chance after this…
A poor delivery experience can ruin a brand in the eyes of some consumers.

Marianne Wilson
4/26/2022
CBRE teams with Microsoft for FM solutions for large retailers
CBRE has entered into a facilities management partnership with Microsoft.

Marianne Wilson
4/26/2022
Coach parent company taps CVS Health vet for C-suite role
Tapestry has expanded its leadership team with a newly created role.

Marianne Wilson
4/26/2022
Chipotle delivers strong Q1; committed to store growth
Chipotle Mexican Grill reported first-quarter earnings and sales that topped Street estimates despite challenges from inflation and the Omicron variant.

Marianne Wilson
4/25/2022
Wegmans entering new market
Wegmans Food Markets is expanding its New York footprint by moving into a new region.

Marianne Wilson