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

8/22/2022
Vendor Q&A: Help for navigating FM amid uncertainty
With cost efficiencies top of mind for retailers, Chain Store Age spoke with Rob Almond, CEO of NEST, about how NEST is helping companies navigate in today’s environment.

Marianne Wilson
8/22/2022
Study: Consumers eat more at home, bargain grocery shop to offset rising costs
Consumers are bargain hunting when grocery shopping and dining out to combat increased food costs.

Marianne Wilson
8/22/2022
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers' store pipeline strong
Freddy’s Frozen Custard is accelerating its growth in key markets.

Marianne Wilson
8/22/2022
Arhaus taps Kohl’s veteran as its first COO
Arhaus has expanded its C-suite.

Marianne Wilson
8/22/2022
Dick’s Sporting Goods ups outlook
Dick's Sporting Goods reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and revenue and raised its full-year guidance.

Marianne Wilson
8/22/2022
Macy’s posts solid Q2; cuts forecast amid deteriorating consumer spending
Macy's Inc. reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and sales but said it lowered its full-year outlook.

Marianne Wilson
8/21/2022
The Body Shop expanding in Canada — here’s where
The Body Shop recently opened at Oshawa Centre, in Oshawa, Canada.

Marianne Wilson
8/21/2022
Lingerie brand Hanky Panky opens first physical store
Hanky Panky has entered the brick-and-mortar space.

Marianne Wilson
8/21/2022
Adidas CEO to leave
In an unexpected move, the chief executive of Adidas AG is stepping down.

Marianne Wilson
8/21/2022
Restaurant run by robots to open in SF; plans nationwide expansion
It’s not a restaurant in the traditional sense — and it certainly doesn’t look like one.

Marianne Wilson
8/21/2022
Walmart widens abortion coverage for employees
Walmart has expanded abortion coverage and related travel expenses.

Marianne Wilson
8/18/2022
Check out Wendy’s ‘next gen’ restaurant design
The Wendy’s Company is combining innovative design and digital technology in its new restaurant design.

Marianne Wilson