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

4/6/2022
Freddy’s expansion on track; looks to double footprint
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has maintained its strong growth momentum in the first quarter of the new year.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2022
Walgreens partners with Blue Shield to expand in-store health care services
Walgreens is expanding its health care offerings in select stores in California.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2022
Mattress Firm expands executive team with marketing vet
The nation's largest mattress specialty retailer said that Mickey Mericle has joined the company as chief marketing and experience officer.

Marianne Wilson
4/5/2022
First Look: It’Sugar goes big in Chicago
The Disney Store in Chicago has made way for a colorful — and massive— candy “department store.”

Marianne Wilson
4/5/2022
Dollar Tree moves to strengthen stockholder rights
Dollar Tree Inc. has announced a series of new corporate governance guidelines that include an updated policy on director overboarding.

Marianne Wilson
4/5/2022
Tropical Smoothie Cafe starts year strong with new store openings
Tropical Smoothie Cafe continued its 2021 expansion momentum into the first quarter of 2022.

Marianne Wilson
4/5/2022
Apparel industry veteran joins Marquee Brands leadership team
Marquee Brands is expanding its senior leadership team with its first chief commercial, strategy officer.

Marianne Wilson
4/5/2022
Zappos names permanent CEO
A 14-year company veteran has taken the helm of Zappos.com on a permanent basis.

Marianne Wilson
4/5/2022
LinkedIn names Amazon as the No. 1 company for professional career development
A retail giant is the most desirable workplace in the U.S. for the second year in a row.

Marianne Wilson
4/5/2022
Teens spending rises; fave brands are …
The nation’s teenagers aren’t letting their increased concerns about economic uncertainty and the war in Ukraine put a damper on their spending.

Marianne Wilson