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

2/15/2022
Five Below to open flagship in Times Square’s E*Walk
The tenant lineup for the renovated E*Walk in Manhattan’s Times Square is filling up.

Marianne Wilson
2/15/2022
Former Walmart and Ikea execs join Bed Bath & Beyond

Marianne Wilson
2/15/2022
Retail sales surge in January to beat estimates
Higher prices, omicron and the end of the enhanced child tax credit didn’t stop consumers from spending in January as retail sales rebounded from December, boosted by online and home furnishings.

Marianne Wilson
2/14/2022
ACSI: Customer satisfaction decline continues — here’s a big reason
Overall customer satisfaction in the United States is at a troublesome low.

Marianne Wilson
2/14/2022
Former Nike, Target exec joins Wayfair C-suite
Wayfair has added 20-year-plus supply chain veteran to its operations leadership team.

Marianne Wilson
2/14/2022
Chipotle in big store milestone
Chipotle Mexican Grill continues to expand its footprint as it increasingly focuses on digital orders and drive-thru.

Marianne Wilson
2/14/2022
Kohl’s adding 400 in-store Sephora shops this year
The rollout of in-store Sephora shops at Kohl’s is accelerating this year.

Marianne Wilson
2/14/2022
Taco Bell accelerating international expansion
Taco Bell’s growth outside the United States is on fire.

Marianne Wilson
2/13/2022
The retailers with top score on Best Places to Work for LGBTQ & Equality Index are …
A record-breaking 842 businesses earned the top score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, up from only 13 in its inaugural year (2002).

Marianne Wilson
2/13/2022
Sam’s Club offering $8 membership promotion
Sam’s Club is celebrating its ad debut in the Super Bowl with a limited-time membership deal.

Marianne Wilson