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

6/24/2024
Target shakes up leadership team; starts search for new chief marketing officer
Target Corp. is making some changes to its C-suite.

Marianne Wilson
6/23/2024
Survey: Use of online coupon codes surges among affluent Americans
More than half (54%) of all U.S. online shoppers say they have increased their usage of coupon codes during the past year, with the leading reason being economic factors, the desire to save money and personal circumstances such as changes in employment status, income and family size.

Marianne Wilson
6/23/2024
Chipotle expands access to its coveted ‘celebrity card’ via contest on LinkedIn
Chipotle Mexican Grill is giving fans of its brand a chance to win a card that has, to date, been gifted only to “superfans” who are athletes, artists, musicians or influencers.

Marianne Wilson
6/23/2024
Lowe’s Foundation partners to meet rising demand for skilled trades education
The Lowe’s Foundation is partnering with Metallica's All Within My Hands and its Metallica Scholars Initiative.

Marianne Wilson
6/23/2024
Home Depot Foundation funds housing to help veterans battling homelessness
The Home Depot Foundation is investing to bring much-needed stability and comfort to veterans across the nation.

Marianne Wilson
6/13/2024
Express sold for $174 million to joint venture that includes three of its landlords
Express will live to see another day — thanks in part to three of its key landlords.

Marianne Wilson
6/13/2024
Report: Kim Kardashian’s Skims opening permanent stores — here’s where
Skims, the $4 billion shapewear and apparel brand co-founded by reality TV superstar and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, is making its long-awaited push into physical retail.

Marianne Wilson
6/13/2024
Cargo import volume at U.S. ports ‘booming’ amid new supply chain challenges
The nation’s major container ports are in for a busy summer.

Marianne Wilson
6/12/2024
German eyewear firm to acquire Shopko Optical
The only part of discount retailer Shopko that remains in business is getting a new owner that has its sights set on expanding in the U.S.

Marianne Wilson
6/12/2024
Torrid makes two C-suite appointments; Q1 sales fall 4.8%
Torrid Holdings Inc. announced several executive changes and also reported its first-quarter results.

Marianne Wilson