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

2/9/2022
Korn Ferry: Retail hiring difficulties continue — for stores and DCs
Amid an ongoing labor shortage, retailers are considering merit increases to help with retention.

Marianne Wilson
2/9/2022
Save A Lot completes transition to wholesale model
Save A Lot has completed a transition that it said will position the company for growth.

Marianne Wilson
2/9/2022
Mastercard SpendingPulse: Retail sales off to solid start in January
The new year kicked off with gains across nearly all retail sectors.

Marianne Wilson
2/8/2022
Chipotle raises target for North American restaurant locations to 7,000
Chipotle Mexican Grill is looking to ramp up expansion as it raises its long-term restaurant potential by a considerable number.

Marianne Wilson
2/8/2022
Tommy Hilfiger parent company names new CFO
PVH Corp. has tapped a former Converse exec as its new finance head.

Marianne Wilson
2/8/2022
CVS Health tops expectations amid increased demand for COVID vaccinations, tests
CVS Health Corp. reported better-than-expected earnings and sales as customers flocked to its stores for COVID vaccinations and at-home tests.

Marianne Wilson
2/8/2022
Port congestion continues; 40 ships waiting to dock in LA
Import growth is expected to moderate during the first half of 2022 giving the nation’s congested container ports a much-needed break.

Marianne Wilson
2/7/2022
Former Gap Inc. exec joins C-suite at Orvis
Orvis is expanding its C-suite with a newly created role as it positions itself for future growth.

Marianne Wilson
2/7/2022
J.C. Penney launches new menswear brand
J.C. Penney is adding to its private-label portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
2/7/2022
Aldi to open 150 stores and new DC
Aldi is targeting the Gulf Coast as its aggressive expansion continues.

Marianne Wilson