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

7/14/2022
Report: Amazon reducing private label assortment — may exit business
Amazon may be rethinking private label.

Marianne Wilson
7/14/2022
The Fresh Market scraps IPO
The Fresh Market won’t be going public anytime soon.

Marianne Wilson
7/14/2022
Survey: Store managers report strong year-to-date sales but …
The first half of 2022 continued the positive pace set for the retail industry through 2021.

Marianne Wilson
7/14/2022
First Look: Nike debuts another new store concept
The world’s first Nike Style store is now open.

Marianne Wilson
7/13/2022
GM, Pilot Co. team up for coast-to coast EV fast-charging network
The parent company of Pilot and Flying J travel centers is teaming up with General Motors.

Marianne Wilson
7/13/2022
Deloitte: Back-to-school spending to hit new high as prices rise; stores to rebound
Despite rising inflation and other financial concerns, back-to-school seasonal spending to reach an all-time high.

Marianne Wilson
7/13/2022
NRF: Back-to-school college spend to hit new high
Families are expected to spend more per person on both K-12 and college items this year as a result of higher prices.

Marianne Wilson
7/13/2022
Survey: Middle-income consumers spending less amid recession concerns
Rising inflation and interest rates are causing many consumers to take proactive steps to secure their finances.

Marianne Wilson
7/13/2022
Rite Aid opens new headquarters — with no permanent workforce
Rite Aid’s new headquarters reflects the changed nature of office work.

Marianne Wilson
7/13/2022
Leslie’s expands national retail footprint
It’s been a busy summer so far for Leslie’s.

Marianne Wilson
7/12/2022
Spirit Halloween store to host exclusive movie trailer premier
It’s only mid-July but Spirit Halloween is preparing to open nationwide.

Marianne Wilson
7/12/2022
NRF repeats call to repeal China tariffs to ease inflation
In the face of record inflation, the National Retail Federation continues to urge the Biden administration to eliminate the Trump-era tariffs on goods from China.

Marianne Wilson