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

6/23/2022
Exclusive: Update on West Coast ports labor negotiations
July 1. That’s the expiration date for the contract that covers the International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s more than 22,000 workers at the 29 ports along the West Coast.

Marianne Wilson
6/22/2022
Gap Inc. opens ‘laboratory’ stores across its major brands
Gap Inc. has opened four stores in a row at its newly remodeled, 544,813-sq.-ft. global hub on Folsom Street in San Francisco.

Marianne Wilson
6/21/2022
Starbucks launching ‘Heritage Market’ concept at three stores
Starbucks is going back to the future — and the past.

Marianne Wilson
6/20/2022
Industry vet Bevan Bloemendaal takes on new role at Nelson Worldwide
The former global creative leader of Timberland has been promoted to a newly created role at architecture, design and strategy firm Nelson Worldwide.

Marianne Wilson
6/16/2022
CVS Health names chief strategy officer
CVS Health has appointed a health care executive as its next chief strategy officer.

Marianne Wilson
6/16/2022
Gap Inc. takes equity stake in Allyson Felix’s Saysh athletic apparel brand
Gap Inc.’s Athleta brand is expanding its support of Olympian track and field star Allyson Felix.

Marianne Wilson
6/16/2022
Aritzia to open three-level flagship in Midtown Manhattan
Aritzia keeps growing its U.S. footprint.

Marianne Wilson
6/16/2022
CVS Pharmacy, Home Depot among the 10 ‘most trusted’ brands in the U.S.
Two retailers enjoy a great deal of trust among U.S. consumers.

Marianne Wilson
6/16/2022
Citi Trends names new finance head
A seasoned retail financial executive has joined the leadership team at Citi Trends.

Marianne Wilson
6/15/2022
Fleet Feet to acquire Marathon Sports
Fleet Feet is expanding its footprint in New England.

Marianne Wilson
6/15/2022
Walmart raises pay of pharmacy workers
Walmart is increasing wages for its pharmacy workers.

Marianne Wilson
6/15/2022
First Look: Petco opens small-town, rural store concept
Petco is testing a new format that features health-and-wellness products and services for farm animals as well as traditional pets.

Marianne Wilson