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

3/15/2022
Cayuga Health acquires space at New York mall that once housed Sears, Bon Ton stores
Cayuga Health has made a big purchase at an upstate New York shopping center.

Marianne Wilson
3/15/2022
Marco Pizza inks deal for 46 new stores in Phoenix market
Marco Pizza is on a roll.

Marianne Wilson
3/14/2022
Citi Trends to continue store growth, remodels in 2022
Citi Trends remains bullish store growth and upgrading its in-store experience.

Marianne Wilson
3/14/2022
Starbucks to phase out iconic cup; launch pilot EV charging network at its stores
Starbucks Corp. is doubling down on its commitment to cut its waste and carbon emissions from direct operations in half by 2030 as part of its goal to one day be “resource positive.”

Marianne Wilson
3/14/2022
Dick’s Sporting Goods expanding House of Sport store concept
Dick’s Sporting Goods is bringing its immersive store concept to Minnesota.

Marianne Wilson
3/14/2022
NRF: Retail sales to grow between 6% and 8% in 2022
Retail sales are expected to grow in 2022, but at a much slower pace than last year.

Marianne Wilson
3/13/2022
Starbucks to expand ‘community’ store footprint to 1,000 locations by 2030
Starbucks is ramping up the global expansion of its “community” store concept as part of a new commitment to make its stores more inclusive — and accessible.

Marianne Wilson
3/13/2022
Saks Off 5th rebrands to expand reach
Saks Off 5th is updating its brand identity to appeal to younger, fashion-minder customers.

Marianne Wilson
3/13/2022
Gap in British comeback — via a joint venture
Gap has returned to the British retail scene months after closing all of its company-operated stores in the U.K.

Marianne Wilson
3/13/2022
Grocery prices up 11.5% year-over-year
A new study confirms that prices of everyday goods have risen significantly — but not the same for everyone.

Marianne Wilson