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

6/30/2022
Chick-fil-A dominates restaurant satisfaction rankings
One chain continues to dominate customer satisfaction in the restaurant industry.

Marianne Wilson
6/30/2022
CGP: Back-to-school sales to slow but still hit new record, buoyed by inflation
Back-to-school sales are expected to slow “sharply” compared to a banner 2021.

Marianne Wilson
6/30/2022
Kohl’s no longer for sale
Kohl’s Corp. has taken down the “for sale” sign.

Marianne Wilson
6/29/2022
It’Sugar to make big splash in Times Square
It’Sugar is planning one of its largest pop-ups yet.

Marianne Wilson
6/29/2022
NRF: Economy slowing, but recession unlikely — in ‘near term’
The good news for retailers is that the nation is unlikely to enter into a recession during the remainder of 2022.

Marianne Wilson
6/28/2022
Five (very) early holiday shopping predictions from Salesforce
Physical stores will drive growth across all channels during the 2022 holiday shopping season.

Marianne Wilson
6/28/2022
Amazon, Walmart, Levi Strauss in top tier of 50 ‘most patriotic’ brands
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, an annual study ranks the brands that consumers feel best embody the value of “patriotism” in 2022.

Marianne Wilson
6/28/2022
Bed Bath & Beyond fires CEO; names interim leader
The chief executive of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has been ousted by the board after a disastrous first quarter.

Marianne Wilson
6/27/2022
Report: Target updates health care policy in wake of Roe v. Wade ruling
Target Corp. has reportedly joined the ranks of retailers who have updated their health care travel reimbursement policies.

Marianne Wilson
6/27/2022
Target completes 1,000th store remodel — here’s what it means
Target Corp. has hit an important milestone in its ongoing effort to update its store and customer experience.

Marianne Wilson
6/27/2022
New Skechers store is its largest yet on the East Coast
Skechers has gone big in New Jersey.

Marianne Wilson
6/27/2022
Dollar General makes leadership promotions, new hire
Dollar General announced a series of promotions and also a new hire to lead fresh merchandise.

Marianne Wilson