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

6/27/2022
C-suite shakeup at Dollar Tree; to replace CFO, four other top execs
Dollar Tree is shaking up its executive leadership team in a move to support “growth and accelerate implementation of its value creation initiatives,” the company said.

Marianne Wilson
6/27/2022
Walgreens drops plan to sell U.K.-based health and beauty chain Boots
Instability in the global financial markets has caused Walgreens Boots Alliance to take its Boots business off the selling block.

Marianne Wilson
6/26/2022
Dick’s Sporting Goods joins select other companies in…
Many U.S. retailers have not commented on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last week to overturn Roe v. Wade — but some high-profile brands have spoken out.

Marianne Wilson
6/26/2022
High gas prices, inflation cut into consumers’ 4th of July plans
Consumers plan on celebrating the 4th of July even as inflation concerns reach a new high, but they are making cutbacks.

Marianne Wilson
6/26/2022
The Home Depot enhances customer/employee experiences with full network refresh
The Home Depot is investing in its network infrastructure in a move that will also allow it to greatly streamline its IT management and operations.

Marianne Wilson
6/26/2022
Giant Co. continues Philadelphia expansion
The Giant Company is adding to its presence in Philadelphia.

Marianne Wilson
6/26/2022
High gas prices crimp convenience store sales as traffic declines
High gas prices are taking their toll on sales at convenience stores.

Marianne Wilson
6/26/2022
Reuters: Apple ready to bargain with new union
Apple reportedly plans to bargain with the first of its U.S. stores that has voted to unionize.

Marianne Wilson
6/26/2022
Madison Reed names new board members, expands C-suite
Madison Reed continues to bolster its executive leadership as it looks to grow its brand online and in brick-and-mortar.

Marianne Wilson
6/26/2022
Jonathan Adler flagship combines retail, creative studio, meeting/office space
Customers can not only buy a vase, but might see one being made by an acclaimed potter and interior designer as they shop at a new store in New York.

Marianne Wilson
6/26/2022
Grocery inflation having big impact on household budgets
Consumers are limiting other spending to account for rising grocery prices.

Marianne Wilson
6/26/2022
Foot Locker to sell team sales business to Varsity Brands’ BSN Sports
Foot Locker is getting out of the high school and college team sales business as it continues to sharpen its focus on consumer sales.

Marianne Wilson