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

6/7/2022
Another busy summer predicted for U.S. ports — with a ‘wild card’
Consumer demand and the threat of a labor contract dispute will make for another busy month at U.S. ports.

Marianne Wilson
6/7/2022
Tim Hortons U.S. unveils restaurants of the future
Tim Hortons is launching two next-generation formats in the United States, with both decidedly smaller than its standard location.

Marianne Wilson
6/7/2022
Walmart expands electric hydrogen, natural gas pilots for its trucking fleet
Walmart plans to pilot a variety of eco-friendly trucks as part of its strategy to reach zero emissions across its global operations by 2040.

Marianne Wilson
6/7/2022
Wawa to expand into Tennessee
Wawa has big growth plans for Music City.

Marianne Wilson
6/7/2022
J.Jill swings to the black in Q1; sales rise 22%
J.Jill showed strong top- and bottom-line growth in its first quarter as its turnaround under CEO Claire Spofford continues.

Marianne Wilson
6/6/2022
Abrupt resignation: Real Real founder resigns as CEO, chair and board member
There’s been a change at the top at The Real Real.

Marianne Wilson
6/2/2022
NRF: Economy is rebalancing, but ‘extreme cooling off’ unlikely
One of the nation’s leading retail organizations remains confident about the economy.

Marianne Wilson
6/2/2022
Check out 7-Eleven’s newest ‘evolution’ store
Eleven Inc. has opened the latest version of its “evolution” store format, which offers products, services and other features customized to the neighborhood.

Marianne Wilson
6/2/2022
Supply chain disruptions, inflation take heavy toll on Joann Q1
Joann Inc. swung to a surprise first-quarter loss and reported lower sales, challenged by “unprecedented” supply chain disruptions and a “difficult” environment for discretionary categories.

Marianne Wilson
6/2/2022
American Eagle Outfitters in $200 million buyback agreement, other moves
American Eagle Outfitters announced a series of moves to strengthen its capital structure.

Marianne Wilson
6/1/2022
Lululemon’s momentum shows no signs of stopping
Lululemon posted another strong quarter as it successfully navigated the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures.

Marianne Wilson
6/1/2022
Walmart in franchise agreement for hotel on its new campus
Walmart Inc. is adding more amenities to its new home campus in Bentonville, Ark.

Marianne Wilson